Kansas City-style Barbecue Sauce

By avpeters

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup small diced onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 tablespoon Kansas City-style Rib Rub
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Preparation

Step 1

Set a 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic. Sweat the onions, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the vinegar and cook until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Add the remaining ingredients to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool. Sauce may be made up to 3 weeks in advance and refrigerated in a non-reactive airtight container.