Sweet and Spicy K.C.-Style Bbq Sauce
By: Scott Koeneman
Published: Monday, May 31, 2010 - 8:31pm

Ingredients




2 teaspoons canola oil
1 medium sweet onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
14 ounces can tomato puree
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1 cup water
6 tablespoons dark brown sugar
6 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 teaspoons celery salt
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon liquid hickory smoke (If you're looking for more heat, try adding one chipotle peppe

Preparation

1 In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until tender. 2 Add remaining ingredients, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for at least 30 minutes, preferably an hour, letting the sause cook down by about 1/4. 3 Remove from heat and let cool. Pour sauce into a blender and liquefy.

About


If you ask me, the BBQ sauce capital of the world is Kansas City. Known for its sweet and spicy tomato-based sauces, K.C. gives you the best of both worlds. This classic Kansas City sauce will not let you down. It comes at you with the sweetness of dark brown sugar and molasses followed by the spice of chili powder and, just when you think it's done, a hint of smoke.