Chipotle Barbeque Sauce

Total Time: 47 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 37 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 1 1/4 cups catsup
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup sugar (or honey)
• 2 chipotle peppers, diced
• 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning (sauce from the can of chipotle peppers)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil over med-high heat. add the garlic, celery and onion, saute for 7 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened.
• 2 add the rest of the ingredients, bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover partially and simmer for 20 minutes.
• 3 remove from heat and let cool. blend the sauce in a food processor or blender.
• 4 pour mixture back into the sauce pan. cook over low for an additional 10 minutes.
• 5 serve warm, or refrigerate for up to 5 days in an air tight container.
• 6 note: if you're using this sauce to marinate meat before grilling (or baste while grilling), i suggest using honey instead of sugar.