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Barbecue Sauce


  • Author: A Foodie Affair
  • Total Time: 40 minutes

Description

A rich, sweet, and spicy sauce perfect for chicken or ribs.


Ingredients

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  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 bacon slices
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1/2 onion
  • 3 smashed garlic cloves
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1 cup peach preserves
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika

Instructions

  1. Wrap the bacon around the middle of the thyme sprigs and tie with kitchen twine so you have a nice bundle. Heat a 2-count of oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the thyme bundle and cook slowly for 3 to 4 minutes to render the bacon fat and give the sauce a nice smoky taste.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and cook slowly, without coloring, for 5 minutes.
  3. Add all of the rest of the sauce ingredients, give the sauce a stir, and turn the heat down to low. Cook slowly for 20 minutes to meld the flavors.
  4. Refrigerate if not ready to use right away.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins