Sweet and Spicy Texas-Style BBQ Sauce

Ingredients:

• 4 strips bacon, chopped
• 0.5 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 180 g tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 - 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 0.5 tsp coarse salt
• 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

1. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, cook the bacon until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Enjoy the bacon.
2. Add the onion to the pan with the rendered fat and cook over medium-low heat until it begins to caramelize, 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 3 minutes.
3. Add the broth, sugar, vinegar, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Simmer until the sauce thickens, 15-20 minutes.
4. Let cool to room temperature before using. This sauce goes great with beef brisket or short ribs.