Backyard barbeque sauce

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
1Onion; halved lengthwise and slivered
4Cloves garlic; halved
28ouncesItalian plum tomatoes; crushed, with juices
cupKetchup
1cupFresh orange juice
6tablespoonsFresh lemon juice
6tablespoonsRed wine vinegar
½cupWater
2tablespoonsAll-natural liquid smoke; optional
¼cupHoney
¼cupDark brown sugar; packed
3tablespoonsCrystallized ginger; finely chopped
2tablespoonsDark molasses
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
¼teaspoonTabasco sauce
2tablespoonsChili powder
1tablespoonGround coriander
1tablespoonDry mustard
1teaspoonSalt

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a heavy medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

2. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well to mix. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to very low and cook, uncovered, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and has a smooth texture, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

3. Remove the onion and garlic with a slotted spoon and discard. Adjust seasonings to taste, and then, if sauce is too thick, add a small amount of water. Cook to blernd seasonings for 2 minutes. Cook to room temperature and refrigerate in covred containers for up to 1 week. Makes about 5 cups NOTES : I skipped direction #3 and put sauce in food processor with onions and garlic included and processed until smooth. MUCH better this way IMHO.

Recipe by: Sheila Lukins USA Cookbook Posted to TNT Recipes Digest by Karen <SilkyKitty@...> on Apr 30, 1998