SOUTH CAROLINA-STYLE BBQ SAUCE FOR PULLED PORK

1 tbs

Vegetable oil

1

Small white onion, minced

2

Medium garlic cloves, pressed

1/2 cup

Apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup

Worcestershire sauce

1 tbs

Yellow mustard

1 tbs

Dark brown sugar

1 tbs

Paprika (optionally hot paprika)

1 tsp

Kosher salt

1 tsp

Cayenne pepper (optional)

1 tsp

Natural liquid hickory smoke (optional)

1 cup

Ketchup

Ground black pepper, to taste

Heat oil in a 1qt pan. Add onion and garlic and saute until softened, about 5 min. Add (excluding ketchup) remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, add ketchup and simmer until thickened and carmelized, stiring often, about 45-60 minutes.