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sweet heat barbecue sauce

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Recipe by
Stuart Grifenhagen
@papastu
Rockmart, GA

I found this recipe a while ago. Originally, it used jalapenos or red chili peppers. I tried it again with chipotle peppers. That's the ticket. You can try many variations on this sauce: - Use honey or molasses in place of the brown sugar - Try different type of vinegar - Use more or less chipotles for a different heat level - Try replacing half the onion with diced sweet red peppers You can store the excess sauce for several weeks in the refrigerator or freeze for later use. See for yourself...

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yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For sweet heat barbecue sauce

  • 2
    onions, large white
  • 6 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 6
    chipotle peppers with adobo sauce
  • 1 c
    tomato ketchup
  • 1/2 c
    brewed coffee. strong
  • 1/4 c
    worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1/4 c
    apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 c
    brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper (or to taste - careful! heat can overwhelm)

How To Make sweet heat barbecue sauce

  • 1
    Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat
  • 2
    Saute the onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-6 minutes
  • 3
    Place all remaining ingredients into a saucepan and simmer gently for 20-30 minutes
  • 4
    Place in a blender or using an immersion blender (boat motor) and blend the sauce until smooth
  • 5
    Continue simmering until it is the consistency you desire, about another 5-15.
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