Tomato Paste BBQ Sauce

Tomato Paste BBQ Sauce

from cdkitchen.com
70 min
3 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/3 cup fine chopped onion
  • 1 can (6 ounce size) tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Bring to a boil and let cook at a boil for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and let cook for one hour, stirring frequently. Remove the bay leaves. Use immediately or store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.