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Ingredients
- 2tablespoons neutral-tasting oil, such as grapeseed or vegetable
- 6cloves garlic, smashed
- 2tablespoons tomato paste
- 1slightly heaping tablespoon chili powder
- 1tablespoon paprika
- 1teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4teaspoon ground allspice
- Pinch ground cloves
- 2cups ketchup
- 2cups water
- 1/2cup cider vinegar
- 1/4cup dark molasses
- 1/4cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1tablespoon kosher salt
- 1tablespoon soy sauce
- 1tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2teaspoons English-style dried mustard
- 1teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1bay leaf
Preparation
Step 1
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, paprika, red pepper, allspice, and cloves and cook, stirring, until paste is dark brick red, about 3 minutes. Add the ketchup, water, vinegar, molasses, brown sugar, salt, soy sauce, Worcestershire, mustard, black pepper, and bay leaf. Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the flavors come together, about 30 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf before using.