Smoked Molasses Barbecue Sauce

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped yellow onion
• 1  garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 1⁄3 cups ketchup
• 1⁄2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1  teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1  cup  packed dark brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon Tabasco sauce
• 1⁄4 cup molasses
•  kosher  salt & fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until softened, about 6-8 minutes.
2. Add the ketchup, vinegar, worcestershire, liquid smoke, and brown sugar. Stir until fullly mixed and bring to a simmer. Add the tabasco and the molasses. Simmer 25-30 minutes, until sauce is a medium thickness. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Let sauce cool for 1 hour, then puree until smooth in a blender. Serve warm or at room temperature.Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.