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Homemade Chipotle BBQ Sauce

Onion-y, warming heat, tangy, and slightly sweet
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Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 whole medium/large-ish yellow onion
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar*
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1.5 tbsp molasses
  • 3 oz Chipotle in adobo sauce half of a 6 oz can
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Rough chop a whole medium/large-ish yellow onion
  • Get a pot and add 2 tbsp olive oil or neutral cooking oil.
  • Add your chopped onions and cook until slightly browned and translucent (5 minutes or so).
  • Add the rest of the ingredients in the specified quantities.
    1/4 cup white vinegar, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar*, 1/3 cup water, 1 cup ketchup, 1.5 tbsp molasses, 3 oz Chipotle in adobo sauce, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp dark brown sugar, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tbsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Bring this mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat.
    You don't want this to boil/froth or bubbling to the point where it's popping.
  • Simmer like this for 20 - 30 minutes OR until your desired consistency.
    Ensure that you're stirring every few minutes or so.
  • Once at your consistency, take the pot off the heat and get a bowl and a fine mesh sieve.
  • Strain the sauce, removing the onions and chipotle peppers.
    SAVE THESE ONIONS - they are absolutely wonderful on burgers, egg on toast, sandwiches, etc.
  • Allow the sauce to cool for 5 minutes or so and then transfer to a mason jar or similar container.
    Store in your refrigerator - flavors will improve overnight.

Notes

This is a small batch of sauce meant to be used in 2-3 weeks.