Memphis-Style Championship Red Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1 can tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Add everything to a medium saucepan and set it over medium-high heat until the mixture reaches a boil.
2. Turn the heat down to medium-low and let the sauce bubble gently for 10-15 minutes.
3. Let the sauce cool, then spoon it into a jar or plastic container with a snug lid. Refrigerate and use within 2 weeks.