I-70 Cheater Q Sauce

Name: I-70 Cheater Q Sauce
Yield: makes about 2 cups
Ingredients: 1 small onion, grated; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 to 3 tablespoons bottled smoke; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

January 24, 2012

Heading west toward Missouri, the sauce darkens, deepens, and sweetens, thanks to molasses and bottled smoke.

Recipe information

Yield
makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1 small onion, grated

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup ketchup

1/2 cup molasses

1/4 cup cider vinegar

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 to 3 tablespoons bottled smoke

1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

Preparation

COOK the onion in the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Simmer for a few minutes until thickened and smooth.

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