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Maple Chipotle BBQ Sauce

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April 10, 2007 - 6:47pm — zak
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Prep time15 minutes
Flavorsgarlic sweet Sour Spicy vegan chipotle smoky tart BBQ memphis American hot maple pepper vinegar
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Description

This sweet, sour and smokey BBQ sauce is distantly related to Memphis-style BBQ sauces. Like them, it is vinegary and tomato-based; unlike them, it has a more complex flavor from the addition of cinnamon, maple syrup and smoked chipotle peppers (which also help give the sauce a moderate kick.) The sauce was created for use with goat ribs, but should suit any meat that is usually barbecued.

Ingredients

Instructions

(Optional) Place chipotle peppers in vinegar up to several days before preparing. This will soften the peppers and aid blending.

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in large, heavy-bottomed sauce pan over medium heat.

Add onions to sauce pan. Stir occasionally, till caramelized.

While onions caramelize, blend maple syrup, vinegar, garlic, chipotle peppers and tomato paste until a smooth consistency is achieved.

Add caramelized onions and oil, blend until a smooth consistency is reached.

Return pan to heat.

Add remaining oil and spices to sauce pan. Saute briefly, till spices are lightly toasted.

Add blended sauce to sauce pan.

Cook over lowest heat for 30 minutes.

Use immediately or refrigerate for up to three weeks.

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