Killer Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Name: Killer Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup hoisin sauce; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 jarred roasted red bell peppers, rinsed and coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup molasses; 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 jarred roasted red bell peppers, rinsed and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
Put a medium pot over medium heat and coat with the oil.
2
When the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic.
3
Cook and stir for a minute until soft.
4
Add the hoisin, vinegar, Worcestershire, tomato paste, roasted peppers, molasses, sugar, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and 1 cup water.
5
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick, 20 minutes.
6
Puree with an immersion blender or transfer to a standard blender.
7
Let cool completely.
8
The sauce will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 cup hoisin sauce, and more.

Yes, Killer Barbecue Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Killer Barbecue Sauce

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