Eve's Spicy BBQ Sauce

This recipe was first shared in my BBQ Chicken Pizza post, but I wanted it to have it's own post.  I love BBQ sauce, and the fact that it's so quick and easy to throw together makes it a double whammy winner in my house.  Like other sauces, it's much healthier to make your own even though you still will have the sugars from the ketchup and molasses.  Everything in moderation I always say.  This ketchup based sauce is smoky, sweet, and perfect for chicken, pulled pork, shrimp, or whatever you like to slather in sauce.

Ingredients & Instructions

1 Tbsp. Olive Oil½ C. Grated Onion (Red or Yellow is fine)3 C. Ketchup1/3 C. Apple Cider Vinegar (It must be Apple Cider Vinegar.  No other vinegar will do)
1/3 C. Molasses
3 tsp. Liquid Smoke3 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tbsp. Hot Sauce
2 tsp. Cumin
1 tsp. Cayenne
2 tsp. Chili Powder
1 Tbsp. Black Pepper
2 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
2 tsp. Paprika

Add olive oil to a small saucepan and throw in the grated onion.  Sweat the onions for just a couple of minutes and add all other ingredients.  Cook on low for 20-30 minutes, and VOILA, BBQ Sauce!