Kansas City Barbecue Sauce

Name: Kansas City Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Cuisine: North America, Midwest
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup finely chopped white onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups ketchup; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup molasses; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons yellow mustard; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Kick off grilling season with Kansas City barbecue sauce. It satiates everything you’re looking for in a typical barbecue sauce and opens the door to all the other regional varieties.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely chopped white onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, cook until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook one minute longer. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook until flavors have melded, 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 66 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 396mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.