Barbecue Sauce

By contessawannabe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• kosher salt and black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
Add the ketchup, vinegar, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cayenne (if using), ¾ cup water, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 12 to 15 minutes. The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks