Kittencal'S Famous Barbecue Sauce For Chicken And Ribs

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced garlic (can use more)
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 5 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 -2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (do not use the fine black pepper!)
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (or adjust to taste)
• 2 cups ketchup
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar or 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup prepared french's yellow mustard
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 3 teaspoons liquid smoke (for the very best flavor do not omit)

1. Heat oil over medium heat; add in onion and saute for about 3 minutes, then add in garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
2. Add in chili powder, paprika, cayenne, salt and black pepper; stir for 1 minute.
3. Add in all remaining ingredients; bring to a boil stirring with a wooden spoon to combine.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered stirring occasionally for 1 hour over low heat (do not cover the pot or the texture and flavor will be affected, if you have a splatter screen then use it to cover the pot).
5. Cool to room temperature then cover and refrigerate for 24 hours or more before using.

onion, garlic, vegetable oil, chili powder, paprika, salt, fresh ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, ketchup, brown sugar, cider vinegar, worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/kittencals-famous-barbecue-sauce-for-chicken-and-ribs-232433 (may not work)