While the air is beginning to turn a bit chilly, outdoor cooking season never really ends in this part of the country. This is especially true if you have a gas grill or outdoor kitchen. On nicer days, it’s wonderful to enjoy an outdoor meal and relax on your teak outdoor furniture without having to fight off those pesky summertime insects.

This is a recipe for barbecue sauce that I developed here at home. Of course, you don’t have to cook outdoors to use it.

Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup tightly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1/4 cup dried onions
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Method

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Heat on low, stirring until sugar is melted. Allow to cool. Onions will rehydrate while it’s cooking.

This makes nearly two cups of barbecue sauce. It’s a sweet-tart sauce and great for chicken, pork, or beef.

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