Southwestern BBQ Sauce

Yields approximately 2 cups

1½ cups tomato ketchup

½ cup apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

3 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons molasses

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic (minced)

½ medium yellow onion (chopped)

1 fresh green chili pepper (stemmed, seeded, and diced)

½ teaspoon garlic salt

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon liquid smoke

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon dry mustard

½ teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes  

Salt and pepper (to taste)

 

1. Heat oil in a non-reactive saucepan. Sauté garlic, onion, and chili pepper until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer, stirring frequently, for approximately 10 minutes, or until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
2. Transfer to a blender. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.