Simple Spicy Barbecue Sauce

pattikay in L.A.'s Note:

This is an easy tasty barbecue sauce made with ingredients you probably have on hand. From the Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1.6666666 cups

• 2 tablespoons oil
• ½-1 small onion , diced
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 4 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ¼ teaspoon dry mustard

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, cook onion in oil till tender - a few minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients, heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
3. Can be used to baste any type of meat you might want to grill or broil.

Reviews

[Katchick]

Very good. I only used one tablespoon of oil to cook the onions and I added some red pepper flakes - because we like a little spicier, and simmered for 25 min. Also I only had Red Wine vinegar. Next time might add a bit of garlic, but overall this turned out really, really well. This sauce is the perfect consistency for me, and is wonderful just the way it is - but can well be adapted to any taste.

[mersaydees]

Loved it made as directed, although after reading Chef Sandra B's review, substituting apple cider vinegar and simmering at least 1/2 hour sounds worth a try. What's so great about this recipe is that it's good as is -- or as a base for whatever your tastes desire! Thanks, Pattikay! Made for Aussie New Zealand Recipe Swap #16.

[Chef Sandra B]

Very simple, very tasty, very fast. Can use 1 c ketchup instead of 1 c tomato sauce, although this will make it a bit sweeter. Best with apple cider vinegar and simmered for at leat 1/2 hr. Can adjust spiciness with either chili powder or hot sauce, but I thought it was perfect! I like flavor, not too spicy.