bacon chipotle slather sauce

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17 Pinches
Kingwood, TX
Updated on Oct 2, 2012

Bacon AND chipotle...needs no further embellishment.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top
yield yields approx. 4 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 slices thick-cut bacon, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 4 large shallots, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup malt vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
  • 2 - chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • - salt and freshly ground black pepper

How To Make bacon chipotle slather sauce

  • Step 1
    Add the bacon pieces to a hot Dutch oven or wide saucepot over medium heat. Render the bacon until it’s crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Add the shallots and garlic and sweat them in the bacon fat with the bacon bits for 5 more minutes.
  • Step 3
    Add the brown sugar and tomato paste, stirring until both melt into the ingredients.
  • Step 4
    Add the vinegar, water, molasses, mustard, Worcestershire, tomatoes and chipotle and stir to combine.
  • Step 5
    Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Step 6
    Let cool slightly and then transfer to a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.

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Category: Other Sauces
Keyword: #BBQ
Keyword: #grilling
Culture: Southern
Method: Stove Top

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