Classic Barbecue Sauce
Servings 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ medium onion, minced
- 1 (14 oz) can of whole tomatoes
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar
- 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tbsp molasses
- ½ tbsp sweet paprika
- ½ tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ - 1 tsp liquid smoke, optional, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until hot and shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-9 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Add the whole tomatoes and their juices, tomato sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, orange juice, molasses, sweet paprika, chili powder, salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and liquid smoke. =
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to the lowest setting and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until thickened, 2 1/2 hours.
- Remove from the heat and cool for a bit. Blend with an immersion blender or blender until blended smooth.
- Transfer to a jar and use immediately or store sealed in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.