Mrs. T's Vinegar BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter (or non-dairy substitute)
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
3 gloves garlic, minced
2 cups water
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon honey mustard
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon cumin

Directions

1. Melt butter in a saucepan.
2. Add onions and garlic and sauté until soft.
3. Add water, vinegar, ketchup, and honey mustard. Stir.
4. Add brown sugar, ginger, turmeric, coriander, and cumin. Stir.
5. Cook at a simmer until the sauce thickens.

Tips

1. If you like smoother sauces let the thickened sauce cool briefly and then puree the mix in a blender, a food processor, or with a stick mixer.
2. To make a non-dairy or vegan version, use a non-dairy butter substitute or vegetable oil.