Lipsmackin’ Good Spicy Sweet and Smoky BBQ Sauce

By dkanon

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup minced red onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp molasses
• 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp liquid smoke
• 2 tsp chipotle chile pepper, ground
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1-2 tbsp honey (taste for sweetness)
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup water, if necessary

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.

Add the garlic and cook for another minute.

Add in the ketchup, molasses, worcestershire, liquid smoke, chipotle chile pepper, cayenne (if using), honey, and vinegar. Simmer for 15 minutes, then taste and make any necessary seasoning adjustments.

If the BBQ sauce gets too thick, dilute with water until you get the desired consistency.