Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter 

1/2 small onion, grated 

2 garlic cloves, minced 

Coarse salt and ground pepper 

1 1/2 cups ketchup 

1/3 cup cider vinegar 

1/4 cup sugar 

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 

1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco) 

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add ketchup, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and cayenne. Bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thick, about 5 minutes. Set aside.