A good sauce can turn a so-so cookout into a meal you won't soon forget. But what does it take to make a great sauce? Well everyone has their own tastes but here's a recipe that will get you started. 

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups ketchup
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Direction

1. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes

2. Add ketchup, vinegar, molasses, mustard, chili powder, brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne pepper and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir often. 

3. Transfer sauce to the jar of a blender and blend until smooth. Let cool to room temperature, transfer to a jar and store in refrigerator for up to a month

4. Enjoy serving your homemade blend at your next cookout!