Homemade BBQ Sauce

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 oz can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 Tbsp vinegar (I used apple cider vinegar)
• 2 Tbsp mustard powder
• pinch of ground cloves
• Chipotle powder to taste
• 1 cup water

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in pan over medium heat and cook the onion for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer over low heat 10-20 minutes or until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Remove from heat and cool for a few minutes before transferring sauce to a food processor. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.

This recipe produced a little over 2 cups of sauce which would be plenty for 4 to 6 people. Play around with the seasonings and adjust it for your personal preference. You could add in a bit of Worcestershire sauce too. Also, the type of honey you use will influence the flavor. I recommend clover honey because the underlying flavors are pretty mild.

I look forward to using this recipe this summer. Our oven-cooked chicken tasted great with the sauce but I know it would be even better from the grill.