BBQ Sauce.. How do you make yours??

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My DP, the DC and I have been testing out shop bought BBQ sauces recently in preperation for our first full family (his & mine) garden get-together in the summer. I foolishly said that am sure that I could create a home-made one that was nicer than what we have been finding from a bottle .

Have no idea where to even begin with it .

Any hints, tips, advice, recipes would be brilliant.

Thanks all

I usually just chuck in whatever I've got in the cupboard at the time!
Basically I use tomato ketchup/puree, honey , soy sauce, any spices if you want it a bit firey, sherry or wite wine, mustard, dried herbs.
The mix is fairly random and may contain all or only some of the ingredients, whatever I have at the time!

I haven't tried. this as I'm veggie but DH says its really nice
Makes 450ml
Prep time 10 mins
Cook time 20-25 mins

1tbsp olive oil,
1 finely chopped onion
400g tin chopped tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
85g brown sugar
3 tbsp malt vinegar
2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tbsp tomato puree

Heat oil in pan and add onion.
Cook over a gentle heat 4-5 mins untill softened.
Add remaining ingredients, season and mix. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer 20-30- mins until thickened.
For a smooth sauce whizz up in a blender.

Sorry for taking such a loong time, my interfret's been having tantrums on me (swear it is like having another child in the house )

Thanks for those, will defo be trying them out with great haste.

I'll tell you this one because it made me laugh. The instructions were.....

"Heat up tomato ketchup, brown sugar and HP sauce in a pan with some finely chopped onion and crushed garlic. You know when it's ready because if you put your face over it, it makes your eyes water"