Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Brush this sauce on chops, kebabs or chicken drumsticks before cooking on the barbecue, or serve as a hot or cold accompaniment to hot dogs and burgers.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, crushed

14-ounce can tomatoes

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

3 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon mustard powder

1/2 teaspoon chili seasoning or mild chili powder

salt and ground black pepper

Method:

1. In a saucepan, heat the oil and saute the onion and garlic until soft.
2. Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool lightly
3. Pour into a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
4. Press the sauce through a sieve if you prefer smoother results, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to to taste before serving. 

Variation

For a really rich, spicy chili flavor, omit the chili seasoning and add instead a small red chile, seeded and chopped. leave the seeds in if you like it really hot. 

Source: France, Christine. 2007. The Complete Guide to Make Sauces. Hermes House: London.