Kansas City Bbq Sauce

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, minced
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup root beer
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 1 cup dark corn syrup
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown mustard
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
• 2 add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• 3 whisk in remaining ingredients, except for liquid smoke, and bring to boil.
• 4 reduce heat to medium and simmer until mixture is thick and has reduced to 4 cups, about 1 hour.
• 5 stir in liquid smoke, if using.
• 6 sauce can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 1 week.