Ingredients for Barefoot Contessa's Barbecue Sauce
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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How to Make Barefoot Contessa's Barbecue Sauce
- In a large saucepan, sauté 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over low heat for 10-15 minutes, until onions are translucent but not browned.
- Stir in 6 tablespoons tomato paste, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste).
- Reduce heat to low, simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Ina recommends using this sauce with 2 1/2 to 3 pounds of chicken. Marinate chicken in 2/3 of the sauce for at least a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator before grilling.
- Grill chicken until cooked through. Serve with extra sauce on the side!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
520 g
Sugar
1097g
Fat
56g
Carbs
117g
