EMERIL'S BBQ SAUCE

By BobD

Ingredients

• YIELD 4 CUPS
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 4 cups ketchup
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cane syrup
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup Worchestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons red hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 2 teaspoons Emeril's Original Essence or Creole Seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or more to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 4 minutes.

Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Add all the remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil.

Lower the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have married, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

Note: Any unused sauce can be stored in an air-tight nonreactive container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.