Barbecue Sauce

By ctozzi

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons light-brown sugar
• 2 cups ketchup
• 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Details

Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions


In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in mustard powder and red-pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds.


Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire, vinegar, molasses, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.



Cook's Note

Let the sauce cool completely before transferring to airtight containers and storing in the refrigerator (label and date).