Fourth of July Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1 28 oz. can whole tomatoes with juice
• 3/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring, optional
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup orange juice

Method

• Heat oil in large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 7-10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to boil, reduce heat to lowest possible setting, and simmer, uncovered until thickened, 2-21/2 hours.
• Puree sauce in batches if necessary with hand blender or in food processor. Transfer to airtight container.
• Brush chicken parts with sauce about 2 minutes before they are done, turning and brushing again after 1 minute.

Notes

• Source:
• ""How to Grill": Cook's Illustrated Library"
• Yield:
• "3 cups"