How to Make Bacon and Onion Barbecue Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of smoky, sweet, and savory barbecue sauces, then you're in for a treat with this delicious Bacon and Onion Barbecue Sauce recipe. Perfect for slathering on grilled meats, it adds a rich and bold flavor that will have your taste buds begging for more. The combination of crispy bacon, sweet onions, and tangy barbecue sauce creates a truly irresistible flavor profile that will take your grilled dishes to the next level. Whether you're grilling up burgers, chicken, or ribs, this ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon
  • ½ large onion, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Cholula®)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Add onions and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until very soft and almost mushy, 7 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, cider vinegar, Worcestershire, Dijon, liquid smoke, hot sauce, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    54 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 273mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 171mg