Barbeque sauce with chipotles

5 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6Chipolte chiles
1cupBoiling water
2tablespoonsButter
1Onion, diced
4Garlic cloves, minced
teaspoonGroun cumin
teaspoonGround thyme
112 oz. cn tomato paste
½cupBrn sugar
cupCider vinegar
teaspoonDry mustard (Coleman's)
cupWater
1tablespoonSoy sauce
1teaspoonTabasco sauce

Directions

Combine chiles and boiling water. Soak for 1 hr.

Then remove the stems and seeds and chop. In large nonaluminum saucepan, melt butter. Saute onion, garlic, cumin, and thyme oveer low hea until onions are soft and translucent, abt. 5 min. Add the chiles, soaking water, and remaining ingreds. Bring to boil.

Partially cover and simmer for 1 hr. Taste and adjust the seasonings.

Can be stored in 'fridge for 3 wks. Freezes well.

Yield: About 5 cups