Kansas City-Style Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Name: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup coarsely chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup ketchup; 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar; 3 tablespoons molasses; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; Kosher salt; 2 teaspoons liquid smoke

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons molasses
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons liquid smoke

1
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is golden, 6 to 7 minutes.
3
Add the tomato sauce, 1 cup water, the vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, mustard, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt.
4
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the onion is tender, about 15 minutes.
5
Stir in the liquid smoke.
6
Strain the sauce, pressing on the solids to extract any liquid.
7
Photograph by Andrew Purcell

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 cup coarsely chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic, smashed, 1 cup tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Kansas City-Style Barbecue Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kansas City-Style Barbecue Sauce

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