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Spicy Barbeque Sauce

3.8

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This is terrific brushed onto grilled chicken or ribs, or spread onto brisket or barbecued-pork sandwiches.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 1/2 Cups

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup beer
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Preparation

  1. Heat vegetable oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and celery and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, paprika and cayenne and stir 1 minute. Add ketchup, beer, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered until flavors blend and sauce is slightly reduced, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

TagsSauceBeerAlcoholBeveragesAmericanOnionRoot VegetableVegetableDairy FreeNut FreeMake AheadSimmerBon Appétit
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