Classic Barbecue Sauce

By kelsa94

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small white onion, diced small
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons ground mustard
• 1 can (28 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup unsulfered molasses
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground pepper

Details

Servings 5
Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add onion and cook until completely soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.

Add tomato paste and mustard; cook, stirring constantly, until paste turns a brick-red color, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water, tomato sauce, molasses, Worcestershire, vinegar, salt, and pepper and stir until smooth.

Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low and partially cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours (thin with water if sauce becomes too thick). Season to taste with vinegar, salt, and pepper. Let cool completely before using.