Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

Makes about 2 1/2 cups

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 or 2 jalapenos or other fresh hot chiles, minced
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)

Method

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat
2. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic and chilis
3. Cover and cook until softened, 5 minutes
4. Stir in the tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, salt and oregano and cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer
5. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and process until smooth
6. Return the mixture to the saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat
7. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently until thick, about 20 minutes
8. Stir in the liquid smoke, if using
9. Serve hot
10. If not using right away, cool the sauce to room temperature, then transfer to a container, cover and refrigerate until needed
11. Properly stored, the sauce will keep for 3 to 4 days
12. Reheat the sauce in a saucepan over low heat until hot

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