All American Barbecue Chicken
Recipe by: Americans!
Prep time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Serves: 8
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce 1 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup light molasses 1/4 cup Worcestershire 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 chickens (3 1/2 pounds each), each cut into quarters, skin removed if you like 1. In 10-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire, brown sugar, and ground red pepper; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, 45 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly. If not using sauce right away, cover and refrigerate to use within 2 weeks. 2. Reserve 1 1/2 cups sauce to serve with grilled chicken. Place chicken quarters on grill over medium heat; cook 20 to 25 minutes, turning chicken once. Generously brush chicken with some of the remaining barbecue sauce; cook 20 minutes longer, turning pieces often and brushing with sauce frequently until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with tip of knife. Serve with reserved sauce. Preparation Time: about 1 hour 45 minutes Serves: 8All-American BBQ Chicken
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup light molasses
1/4 cup Worcestershire
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 chickens (3 1/2 pounds each), each cut into quarters, skin removed if you like
1. In 10-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire, brown sugar, and ground red pepper; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, 45 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly. If not using sauce right away, cover and refrigerate to use within 2 weeks.
2. Reserve 1 1/2 cups sauce to serve with grilled chicken. Place chicken quarters on grill over medium heat; cook 20 to 25 minutes, turning chicken once. Generously brush chicken with some of the remaining barbecue sauce; cook 20 minutes longer, turning pieces often and brushing with sauce frequently until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with tip of knife. Serve with reserved sauce.
Combine all ingredients. Simmer for 1 to 2 hours.
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