Bar-bq ranch sauce

4 Cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOil, preferably canola
2cupsChopped onions
2Minced fresh Jalapenos
2Minced fresh serranos
8Cloves garlic, minced
1cupKetchup
¾cupWorcestershire sauce
¾cupStrong black coffee
cupUnsulphured dark molasses
¼cupCider vinegar
¼cupFresh lemon juice
¼cupChili powder
2tablespoonsPrepared yellow mustard
teaspoonGround Cumin
teaspoonSalt

Directions

In a saucepan, warm the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, chiles, and garlic, and saut‚ over medium heat until everything is softened. Mix in the remaining ingredients and bring the sauce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 35 to 40 minutes. Allow the sauce to cool briefly. Strain the sauce and puree the solids in a food processor. Return the pureed mixture to the sauce, stirring thoroughly. Refrigerate the sauce overnight to allow the flavors to mingle and mellow. Use the sauce warm or chilled. It keeps for weeks.

* Variation: If you prefer a thinner sauce, water this down to your preferred consistency. It will still pack plenty of pizzazz.

~ SOURCE: SMOKE AND SPICE

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #232 by Michael McLaughlin <mmclaughlin@...> on Sep 01, 1997