Classic Barbecue Sauce

Credits

by Cook's Illustrated

Ingredients

• 2 tbs vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 8 oz tomato sauce
• 28 oz whole tomatoes with juice
• 3/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tbs molasses
• 1 tbs sweet paprika
• 1 tbs chili powder
• 2 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup orange juice

Directions

1. Hear the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until hot and shimmering (but not smoking). Add the onion and saute until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes, stirrring frequently. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting and simmer, uncovered, until thckened, 2 to 2.5 hours.

2. Puress the sauce, in batches if necessary, in a blender or the workbowl of a food processor. Transfer to a bowl and use immediately or cover in an airtight container.

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