BBQ Sauce

BBQ Sauce
I would much rather make my own BBQ sauces. I think they have more flavor. And there aren't any preservatives or other junk in it. This is a good base to start with.

1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
1 tbs Dijon mustard
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp onion flakes
1 tsp liquid smoke
pinch of salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Combine all ingredients. Use on your favorite meats.
For more intense flavor put in sauce pan and bring to a slow boil. Lower heat
Simmer for 20 minutes.
Cool.
Put in air tight jar and refrigerate.

*****Change it up a bit*****
Spice it up by adding some dashes of Tabasco, smokey paprika, ground cumin, hot sauce, chili powder, or fresh minced jalapeno peppers.
Replace Ketchup with tomato paste or sauce pureed with fresh or canned tomatoes.
You can also replace the brown sugar with Honey, white sugar or Pure Maple Syrup.
Add frozen blueberries or raspberries to give it a fruity kick which is great on chicken breasts and pork.
Try sauteing chopped onions and minced garlic before adding wet ingredients.
Add a 1/2 cup of Good Red Wine.
Add a couple tablespoons sun dried tomatoes.
Add Roasted Red Peppers.
BE CREATIVE!!