A rich, tangy homemade barbecue sauce with brown sugar, apple cider vinegar and smoked paprika. Sautéed onion and garlic give the sauce extra depth before everything is simmered and blended until smooth.
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| BBQ Sauce |
Yield: About 3 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: About 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons fat or cooking oil
- ⅓ medium white or yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups all-natural ketchup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
Instructions:
- Heat the fat in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and sauté until softened and beginning to brown.
- Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Add the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, smoked paprika and mustard powder. Stir until well combined.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Carefully transfer the sauce to a Vitamix or other blender and blend until completely smooth.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if desired. Allow to cool before transferring to a covered container.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Tip: Hot liquids expand rapidly in a blender. Don't overfill the container, and vent the lid according to your blender manufacturer's instructions when blending the warm sauce.
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