Shelly's Recipe

Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce

Category: Sauces - BBQ

2 oz Canola Oil
1 fresh jalapeno minced – seeds discarded, optional
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1 cup onion-minced
1 #10 can Heinz Chili Sauce or Ketchup
4 cups apple cider
2 cups cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 cup molasses
1/2 cup Kikkoman Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 cup Liquid Smoke
salt to taste


Method: Heat the oil and gently cook onion & jalapeno until onion are translucent. Add all other ingredients except Liquid Smoke and simmer 30 minutes. Add Liquid Smoke & taste for salt. Let cool and puree in blender. Strain through sieve.

Yield: about 1 1/2 gallons