¼ cup butter ½ cup finely chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 ½ teaspoon paprika 1 ½ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 cup cold water ⅔ cup cider vinegar ½ cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ½ cup tomato paste 2 tablespoon molasses
Asian Barbecue Sauce
½ cup pineapple, peach, or apricot preserves ⅔ cup ketchup ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced
Balsamic Barbecue Sauce
1 cup lager beer 1 cup ketchup ½ cup packed brown sugar ⅓ cup white balsamic vinegar 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (optional) ½ teaspoon black pepper
*Note:
For the most smoke production, soak wood chips in enough water to cover for at least 1 hour before grilling. Drain wood chips before using.
