Smoke Signals Barbecue Sauce

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup minced onion
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1 tablespoon mild chili powder
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle amber beer, such as dos equis
• 1 cup tomato-based hot salsa
• 1/2 cup catsup
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 4 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced
• 2 tablespoons adobo seasoning, from can
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid hickory liquid smoke
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 saute onions and garlic in oil until soft.
• 2 stir in the chile powder and cook on low, covered, for 5 minutes.
• 3 add remaining ingredients and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until thickened.
• 4 cool, then puree if desired for a smoother sauce.
• 5 refrigerate or freeze until needed.