Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce

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Serves

Adapted from Fifteen Spatulas

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• ½ red onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup ketchup

• 1 teaspoon mustard

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

• 1-2 cloves (whole) or ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

• ¼ teaspoon allspice

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1 teaspoon habanero pepper or 1 tablespoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

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1. Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the butter. Once melted, add the red onion and sauté until soft, about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring regularly.

3. Add the ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, cloves, allspice, smoked paprika, habanero pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.

4. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste the sauce and adjust to your preferences.

5. Once the sauce is to your liking, puree the sauce using an emersion blender until smooth.

6. Enjoy!