Finger Lickin’ Sauce

By Joelene

Ingredients

• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, finely minced
• 2 cups ketchup
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
• 1/3 cup (packed) dark-brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 dashes Tabasco sauce

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a heavy saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors have blended, 10 to 15 minutes.

2. Pour the sauce through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl to remove the onion and garlic. Adjust seasonings to taste. Use immediately or store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to a week.


Makes 3 cups