Texas-Style Barbecue Sauce

Texas-Style Barbecue Sauce 

Ingredients: 

¼ cup vegetable oil 

2 large onions, minced 

¼ cup celery, finely chopped 

4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 

½ cup apple cider vinegar 

¼ cup distilled white vinegar 

¾ cup ketchup 

½ cup tomato sauce 

½ cup water 

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 

1 tablespoon chili powder 

1½ teaspoons ground cumin 

1 teaspoon hot paprika 

1 tablespoon salt

Directions: 

 1. In a heavy saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. 

Add the onion, celery, and garlic, and cook until softened, about 5-6 minutes.

 2. Add all the remaining ingredients and simmer the sauce, 

uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. It should be thick.

 3. Purée the sauce in a blender until smooth.

 4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will keep for a couple of weeks.