Homemade Barbecue Sauce
/You can always use a good-quality store-bought barbecue sauce, but this tangy homemade version is a great alternative.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 cups pureed canned tomatoes
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes or to taste
- Salt to taste
Method
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes or until softened. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin and coriander and sauté for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, vinegar, wine, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, mustards, lemon rind and chili flakes, whisk to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until sauce is thickened and flavours have combined. Season with salt to taste. Transfer mixture to a food processor and blend until slightly chunky. Makes about 21/2 cups.