Sweet 'N' Tangy Barbecue Sauce

By BlueSchmoo

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional

Details

Servings 20
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan, cook onion and jalapeno in oil over medium heat until tender and lightly browned. Add the next 13 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.

Remove from the heat. Stir in liquid smoke if desired. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Yield: 2-1/2 cups.