Secretly Simple Barbecue Sauce

Real Simple Magazine

Makes 2 cups | Hands-On Time: 25m | Total Time: 25m

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Ingredients
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1/2 small onion, finely chopped
-1 clove garlic, finely chopped
-1 cup ketchup
-1/4 cup cider vinegar
-1/4 cup molasses
-2 tablespoons brown sugar
-2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
-2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
-1 tablespoon chili powder
-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
-kosher salt and black pepper







Directions
1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.

2. Add the ketchup, vinegar, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cayenne (if using), ¾ cup water, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 12 to 15 minutes. The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Calories Per Serving: 24

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