Homemade Ketchup and Barbecue Sauce

Finely chop the onion and sauté it in a pan with a little olive oil until it becomes translucent.

Add the peeled and grated (or processed) tomatoes and the brown sugar. Cook over very low heat, stirring to prevent sticking.

After ten minutes of cooking, add the vinegar and continue cooking until the sauce begins to thicken.

Remove from heat and blend or process the mixture using a kitchen mixer.

Transfer the ketchup to a jar, and once it has cooled, store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Peel and grate the onion, and finely chop the chili pepper. Sauté both in a pan with the butter until the onion is cooked.

Add the red wine and allow it to evaporate before adding the remaining ingredients. Cook everything for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Let the sauce cool, transfer it to a jar, and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.