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Kansas City BBQ Sauce
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 70 Minutes
Servings: 8
Kansas City barbecue sauce is very sticky, sweet, and smoky—far more so than most tomato-based sauces. An extra-thick sauce. If you like a thinner, smoother texture, the sauce can be strained after it has finished cooking. From America's Test Kitchens
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 onion, minced
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup root beer
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown mustard
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
Directions:
1. Heat oil in saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Whisk in remaining ingredients, except for liquid smoke, and bring to boil.
4. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until mixture is thick and has reduced to 4 cups, about 1 hour.
5. Stir in liquid smoke, if using.
6. Sauce can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 1 week.
By RecipeOfHealth.com