Sweet & Smoky Barbecue Sauce

By KitchenGnome

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsps. canola oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 cups ketchup
• 2/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup ancho Chile powder
• 2 Tbsps. smoked paprika
• 2 Tbsps. Dijon mustard
• 2 Tbsps. red wine vinegar
• 2 Tbsps. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 chipotle chilies in adobo, chopped
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 Tbsps. sugar
• 2 tbsps. honey
• 2 tbsps. molasses
• 2 tbsps. fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp. fresh ground pepper
• 1 tsp. kosher salt

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from theslowroasteditalian-printablerecipe.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

makes approximately 4 cups

In a large saucepan heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add onion;
cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add ketchup and 2/3 cup water, bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer for 5
minutes.

Add the remaining ingredients simmer for 10 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally.

Transfer the mixture to a food processor; puree until smooth. Pour into a mason jar; cool to room temperature.