Adam Gertler's BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 cup finely minced yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
- 1 tablespoon BBQ rub
- 1/4 cup Creole mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 4 cups ketchup
Preparation
Heat oil in a 1-gallon saucepan over medium heat. Sweat onions until translucent, about 5-10 minutes. Add garlic and sweat 1 more minute. Add dry spices and BBQ rub; stir. Cook until spices become fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add remaining ingredients and simmer slowly for 20 minutes.
Using an immersion blender, puree sauce until smooth.