BBQ Sauce

• 4 sticks (16 ounces) unsalted butter
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped garlic
• 1/4 cup dark chili powder
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 3 cups brown sugar
• 3 cups molasses
• 3 quarts ketchup
• 1 cup Dijon mustard
• 1 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper

1. Melt the butter in a saucepot.
2. Add the onions and garlic, and saute until the onions are translucent.
3. Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, dry mustard, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne.
4. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to toast the spices.
5. Add the brown sugar and molasses; stir until the sugar is dissolved.
6. Add the ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce and cider vinegar, and bring to a simmer.
7. Cook the sauce for 30 to 45 minutes and then puree with an immersion blender.
8. Season with salt and pepper.

butter, yellow onion, garlic, dark chili powder, paprika, mustard, garlic, onion powder, cayenne, brown sugar, molasses, ketchup, mustard, worcestershire sauce, cider vinegar, kosher salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robert-irvine/bbq-sauce.html (may not work)