Basic all american barbecue sauce

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4largesOnions; chopped
3tablespoonsVegetable oil; for sauteing
128 oz can tomato puree
328 oz cans tomatoes; with
1Ju
cupWhite vinegar
4tablespoonsPacked dark brown sugar
4tablespoonsGranulated sugar
2tablespoonsSalt
2tablespoonsFreshly cracked black
1Pepper
2tablespoonsPaprika
2tablespoonsChili powder
4tablespoonsMolasses
1cupOrange juice
2tablespoonsLiquid barbecue smoke
8tablespoonsBrown mustard; dijon-style
1teaspoonGround cumin
1teaspoonChili powder
4tablespoonsLime juice; about 2 limes
10Cilantro

Directions

Recipe by: The Thrill of the Grill by Chris Schlesinger In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, saute the onion in the oil over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 7 to 10 minutes.

Add all the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered at the lowest possible heat for 4 hours.

(This long cooking removes as much acidity as possible from the tomatoes.)

Puree sauce in 2, 3, or more batches to prevent it from spilling out of your food processor or blender.

This sauce will keep 2 weeks, covered, in the refrigerator.

Add variation ingredients after the sauce has cooled to room temperature or has been refrigerated.