Basic Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil ((butter and ghee can also be used))
• 1 medium onion
• 15 ounces tomatoes (canned)
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 lemon (juiced)
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
• 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (ground)