SMOKY TEX-MEX BARBECUE SAUCE

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This is one of the best barbecue sauces I have tasted in a long time. It can be used as a marinade, a basting sauce and a dipping sauce. I used it for pork ribs but it would be good with chicken, too.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup onion, minced
3/4 cup ketchup
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 teaspoons brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat; fry the garlic and onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the ketchup, water, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, mustard, salt and liquid smoke; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Let cool before using for marinating or basting. If using as a dipping sauce, measure off the required amount, reheat and thin with a little water.

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