Molasses Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
• 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. In a medium bowl over medium heat, melt butter.
2. Add the onions and garlic and sauté for about 7-8 minutes, until soft.
3. Next, add the ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, liquid smoke, and brown sugar. Stir until well combined.
4. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
5. Once simmering, add the Tabasco sauce and molasses.
6. Bring the sauce back to a simmer and allow the sauce to simmer 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened to a medium consistency.
7. Season the sauce to taste with salt and fresh pepper.
8. Once finished, set sauce aside and allow it to cool for 1 hour.
9. Once cooled, puree sauce in a blender until smooth.
10. Serve warm alongside your favourite ribs.