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Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat the olive oil","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the minced garlic","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir in the raisins, balsamic vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and black pepper.","group":"Simmering","title":"Stir in the raisins, balsamic vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Simmering"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Bring the mixture to a light boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the raisins are plump and the sauce has thickened slightly.","group":"Simmering","title":"Bring the mixture","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Simmering"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes. Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender and process until completely smooth.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove from heat and let cool","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Store in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For a smoother texture, pass the blended sauce through a fine-mesh sieve.","cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["sauce"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["saucepan","blender","knife","spatula"],"diet":["vegetarian","dairy_free","nut_free"],"allergens":["fish"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1.5,"unit":"cup","note":"Approximately 350ml"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The sauce can be made entirely in advance and develops better flavor after sitting overnight."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Keep refrigerated in a sealed container.","reheatingNotes":"Serve cold or at room temperature. 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Ideal for ribs, chicken, or as a dipping sauce.","serves":16,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["Kansas City BBQ"]},"course":["sauce"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbarbecue_sauce_aae044cb39%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b583593f-fbe8-4fcc-ba60-1a914486d3e5","imageAlt":"Classic Homemade Barbecue Sauce — recipe cover","tags":["bbq sauce","grilling","condiment","homemade","smoky","tangy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":10,"stepCount":5}]}