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Maple Chipotle Barbecue Sauce
Maple Chipotle Barbecue Sauce - a sweet, smoky spicy and very easy to make homemade barbecue sauce that can be as mild or spicy as you like. Terrific on chicken or ribs but delicious on grilled steak too!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 2 1/2 cups BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves chopped garlic
- 1 medium red onion chopped
- 2 cups plain tomato sauce
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ to 2 tsp ground chipotle powder according to taste, 2 tsp would be quite hot
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp ground dry thyme
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
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In a small saucepan, cook the onions and garlic in the olive oil slowly over medium low heat until well softened and beginning to caramelize.
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Add all of the other ingredients to the pot and bring to a slow simmer.
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Simmer slowly for about 20-30 minutes or until reduced by about ¼ the initial volume, stirring often. When cool, puree in a blender or food processor until smooth. Makes about 2½ cups.