Shelly's Recipe

SAVORY, SWEET AND SMOKY BBQ SAUCE

Category: Sauces - BBQ

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup minced onion
1/2 cup minced green pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
Pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 can (28 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cups of ketchup (preferably Heinz)
1 cup water
3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup cayenne pepper sauce
1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Pour the oil in a large saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Toss the onions, green peppers, and jalapenos and give them a
stir. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook til soft and golden. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

Dump in everything else. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat so the sauce simmers. Simmer for 10 minutes. Let the sauce cool. Pour it into a container, cover and store in
the fridge till ready to use.

Alternative — Hot BBQ Sauce: Add 2 or 3 seeded and minced habanero peppers (about 1 1/2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon) along
with the onions, peppers and jalapenos. Also add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper along with the other ingredients for extra punch.