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Ingredients:

• 2 bacon slices
• 1 bunch fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard or 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
• Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Divide the thyme into two bunches and wrap the bacon slices around the bundles. Cook slowly over medium low heat for about 10 minutes to render the bacon fat and give the sauce a nice smoky taste. Once rendered, remove the bundles and add the onion and garlic to the pan. Pull off some of the thyme leaves and add them to the pan. Cook slowly for 5 to 10 minutes until the onion is soft. Add the remaining ingredients, give the sauce a stir, and turn the heat down to low. Cook slowly for 20 minutes to meld the flavors.

Yields about 2 cups.

Nutrition:

Substitutions:

For an even smokier sauce, add a couple drops of liquid smoke.

Excellent for Pulled Pork Sandwiches.

Recipe courtesy of Tyler Florence.