Julia's Famous Spicy Barbecue Sauce

This is a combination of different recipes I have tried over the past couple of years, keeping the elements I like the most. Everyone asks for the recipe so here it is! I like a spicy sauce. It's not too hot, but not sweet like most sauces out there. I'm still playing around with it, but I like how its going so far! ** update ** I have decided that perhaps pureeing the onions and garlic might be beneficial because most barbecue sauces don't have chunks of onion and garlic! I will work to change test and change this soon (3/2/10)

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 cup onion, minced
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 1⁄2 cups ketchup
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon dried mustard
• 1⁄2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 tablespoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons  hot sauce
• 1  teaspoon liquid smoke
• 2  teaspoons garlic powder
• 1  tablespoon honey
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onions and cook, stirring, until softened.
2. Add the vinegar to the pan and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
3. Place everything else in the pan stir and bring to a simmer. Cook for at least 30 minutes, or until thick.
4. You may use it right away or cool it and refrigerate for later use.