Magic Dust and Smoky Barbecue Sauce

By sarah_carroll

Ingredients

• Magic dust
• 1/4 cup paprika
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard
• 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• Barbecue sauce
• 2 thick bacon slices, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup grated onion
• 1/3 cup grated tart green apple
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1

For magic dust:
Mix ingredients in jar; seal.

Do ahead: Can be made 2 months ahead. Store at room temperature.

For barbecue sauce:
Heat large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add bacon and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes. Add onion, apple, and garlic. Sauté 4 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients. Simmer until sauce begins to thicken, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Cool. Transfer to bowl, cover, and chill.

Do ahead: Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep chilled.