Dinosaur Bar-B-Que's 'Mutha Sauce'

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From the popular restaurant chain Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, this mother hen of a sauce sure knows how to roost her chicks. It's featured throughout the restaurant's cookbook, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse, and is a classic barbecue sauce that will perfectly douse any dish you're making. Click here to read how to Make the Ultimate Barbecue Sauce

Servings

servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup minced onion
1/2 cup minced green bell pepper
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
pinch of each kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoon minced garlic
one 28-ounce can tomato sauce
2 cup ketchup
1 cup water
3/4 cup worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup cayenne sauce
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon liquid smoke (optional)

Directions

Pour the oil into a large saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Toss in the onions, green peppers, and jalapeños and give them a stir. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook until soft and golden. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Dump in everything else except the Liquid Smoke. Bring to a boil, and then lower the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes. Swirl in the Liquid Smoke and let the sauce cool. Pour it into a container, cover, and store in the fridge til ready to use.