Our Favorite BBQ sauce

Yields about 2 cups

Ingredients

• 2 tbs. canola oil
• 1 large white or yellow onion
• 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted adds another dimesion)
• 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
• 1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 c. dijon mustard
• 1/4 c. whole-grain mustard
• 1/2 c. molasses
• 1/4 c. ketchup
• 1/4 c. honey
• 1 tbs. prepared horseradish, drained
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 c. dark brown sugar
• 1 tbs. chile powder
• 1 tbs. smoked paprika
• 1 tsp. chipotle pepper
• 2 tbs. chipotle sauce

Instructions:

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed medium pot.  Add onion to cook until soft (about 3-4 mins.) Then add garlic and cook for another minute

Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally

Drop to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes

Puree the sauce either with an immersion blender or food processer.

Plan Ahead Tip:

• The sauce will keep for 1 week in the fridge stored in a tightly sealed container