Smoky, sweet, tangy,…..all those things that you like in a barbeque sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 Large onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• ½ red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 Tablespoon canola Oil
• 2 Tablespoon Butter
• ½ teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 ½ Cup ketchup
• 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 Tablespoon shredded horseradish
• ¾ Cup dark brown sugar
• 3 Tablespoons molasses
• ¼ Cup cider vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ Cup apple juice or cider
• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1. Sauté onions, bell pepper and garlic in oil and butter in a stock pot over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until tender.
2. Sprinkle the cumin, chipotle pepper, celery seed and smoked paprika over the vegetables.
3. Stir for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the next ingredients stirring after each addition.
4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes or until thickened, stirring often. (if too thick add a little more apple juice).
5. Use an immersion blender or food processor to make the sauce smooth. Good for chicken, ribs, and burgers.

Enjoy!

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