Smoky BBQ Sauce

Tips & Tricks:

• 🔪 Sauce can be made and refrigerated up to 4 days ahead.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped fine
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
• 3 tbsp molasses
• 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard

Directions:

1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.
2. Add onion and pinch of salt and cook until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in garlic, chili powder, and paprika and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. Whisk in ketchup, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire, mustard, and liquid smoke.
5. Bring sauce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced to about 1 cup, about 25 minutes.
6. Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.