ALL-PURPOSE BARBECUE SAUCE

Makes: about 2 cups (500 ml) 2 tbsp (30 ml) canola oil

1 cup (250 ml) chopped yellow onions

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 cup (250 ml) ketchup

1/4 cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup (60 ml) fancy molasses 1/4 cup (60 ml) packed golden brown sugar

2 tbsp (30 ml) yellow mustard 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt 1/4 tsp (1 ml) freshly ground pepper

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onions until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

2. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute. Pour in ketchup, vinegar, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil.

3. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 6-8 minutes.

4. Transfer sauce to a blender; purée until smooth. Alternatively, purée using a hand blender.

5. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.

Note: May be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.