Dr. Pepper Barbecue Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup minced onion
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups Dr. Pepper
• 1 can of crushed tomatoes, about 15 ounces
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne
• Salt to taste

METHOD:

1 Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring often.

2 When the onions are just beginning to brown, add the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Simmer for 30 minutes.

2 Pour the sauce into a blender or food processor and purée it until it is smooth. Put the sauce into a saucepan, bring to a simmer and continue to simmer it for 1-2 hours. The sauce will store for several weeks in the fridge.

Makes 2-3 cups