Name: Easy Hoisin and Ginger Barbecue Sauce
Total time: 1 h
Yield: Serves 6 to 8 (Makes 2½ cups)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup grated onion; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 cups ketchup; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Why This Recipe Works

Every barbecue needs some tasty barbecue sauce. We started by sautéing grated onion so it would easily incorporate into the sauce. We then added some fragrant spices and briefly cooked them to bring out their flavors. Hoisin sauce, ketchup, and soy sauce added sweet and savory flavor, and a combination of grated fresh ginger and cayenne pepper provided just enough heat.

Before You Begin

Grate the onion on the large holes of a box grater.

Instructions

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in ginger, garlic powder, and cayenne and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Stir in ketchup, hoisin, soy sauce, vinegar, and mustard and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook until flavors meld, about 5 minutes. Let cool completely before serving. (Cooled sauce can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.)