Homemade BBQ Sauce

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large Vidalia (sweet) onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
4 cups ketchup
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 teaspoons red hot sauce (optional)
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 tablespoons barbecue seasoning or your favorite spices
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or more to taste

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add all the remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have married, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

Yields 4 cups