Joseph Realmuto's BBQ Sauce
Recipe by Joseph Realmuto, 2009. Makes 4 quarts.
Ingredients
- 1/4 lb Butter
- 3/4 cup Onion, minced
- 1/2 cup Garlic, minced
- 2 Lemon, zested
- 5 tbsp Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 4 1/4 cup Ketchup
- 1 cup Tomato juice
- 3/4 cup Light brown sugar
- 6 tbsp Molasses
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup Chili powder
- 4 tbsp White wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbsp Chipotle, puree
- 1 pinch Kosher salt
- 3 cup Water
Directions
- Melt the butter in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook the onion 5 minutes, then the garlic 5 minutes more.
- Stir in everything else with the 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring frequently.