Homemade Barbecue Sauce

This was a sauce that was first made with my BBQ Chicken almost 18 years ago. It was a hit then and I am glad to say it is even now!

BBQ Sauce

You need:

• 1 large shallot or white onion finely diced (I diced 3/4 of the shallot and the rest into thin rings)
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper powder
• 1/2 tbsp black pepper or crushed pepper corns
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1.5 tbsp mustard or Homemade Mustard
• 2 tbsp light brown sugar or cane sugar
• 4 cloves crushed garlic (optional)
• 2 tbsp EVOO
• 1 glass of lukewarm water
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar or distilled vinegar
• 1/2 tbsp salt
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup of ketchup or Homemade tomato paste

The Make:

Cooking time: 10 minutes | Preparation Time: 10 minutes| Compliments 1 kg chicken

• Heat a skillet and add the EVOO and warm the oil.
• Add the diced shallots and saute till translucent.
• Next add the vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, cayenne pepper and water. Stir well. Bring to a boil and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes (uncovered), stirring occasionally.

BBQ Sauce in the making

• Add the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Let it warm. Cover and set aside to cool.

BBQ Sauce over Chicken

• You can make this a day in advance (refrigerate).