Basic Barbecue Sauce

Name: Basic Barbecue Sauce
Yield: Serves 4 to 6 (Makes 3 cups)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons, vegetable oil; 1 , medium onion, minced; , 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 , (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, with juice; 3/4 cup, distilled white vinegar; 1/4 cup packed, dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons, molasses; 1 tablespoon, paprika; 1 tablespoon, chili powder; 1 teaspoon, table salt; 2 teaspoons, ground black pepper; 1/4 cup, orange juice from 1 medium orange

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4th of July

Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 1997

This recipe was developed for grilled chicken, but also works well on pork.

SERVES 4 to 6 (Makes 3 cups)

TIME 2½ to 3 hours

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