Southern Spicy BBQ Sauce

By Nana_CAM

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup chopped sweet onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 32-oz. bottle of ketchup
• 1 Cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 Cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 Cup Apple juice
• 1/2 Cup honey
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon celery seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon, dried crushed red pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, sauté onion, minced garlic, and jalapeño pepper in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until done. Stir in bottle of ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, apple juice, honey, and Worcestershire. Add all spices. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally. Use immediately, or refrigerate in airtight container up to 1 month. Makes 5 cups.