Southwestern Barbecue Sauce

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 shallots or 1 small onion, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
• 19 ounces stewed tomatoes, chopped (one can)
• 5 1/2 ounces tomato paste (one can)
• 2/3 cup vinegar
• 1/3 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup molasses (fancy grade)

Recipe

• 1 in saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook shallot, garlic, paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
• 2 add tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, green bell pepper, sugar and mustard; bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced by about 1/3, about 20 minutes. let it cool! pour into a blender; puree until smooth. add molasses, blend well.
• 3 * tip - refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
• 4 this makes about 4 cups. brush on during the last few minutes of grilling or serve it on the side for dipping. use 1 cup for every 4 servings of meat, poultry or fish.