BALSAMIC & BOURBON BARBECUE SAUCE

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Balsamic vinegar gives this already very savory sauce additional depth and a rich dark color. It also helps it adhere better to grilling meat, combining with the brown sugar and soy sauce to create a nice glaze. Asian and Middle Eastern grocers sell all kinds of hot chili paste - choose the degree of fire you prefer. My fave is harissa, from Tunisia.

Provided by Jedley

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large onion
4 garlic cloves
2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup Bourbon
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon hot chili paste (or equiv. amount of red pepper flakes)
1 tablespoon liquid smoke

Steps:

  • Dice onion very finely, saute' with pressed garlic until soft.
  • Add bourbon and chili paste (or pepper flakes), reduce over low flame.
  • Add remaining ingredients and simmer until reaching the desired consistency (about 45 minutes). Tastes better over time, so prepare a few days in advance if you can.
  • If not salty enough for your taste, add soy sauce rather than salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.2, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 2784.1, Carbohydrate 59.7, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 42.9, Protein 7.5

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