FIREMAN BOB'S STRAWBERRY HABANERO BBQ SAUCE MY WAY

Fireman Bob's Strawberry Habanero BBQ Sauce my way image

Provided by Bob Cooney

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 slice hicory smoked bacon - thick slice - cooked crisp and crumbled
3 Tbsp bacon grease
1 c red onion - diced fine
2 large habanero peppers - diced fine ( seeded optional ) - or to taste
1 tsp cayenne pepper - or to taste
1/2 c molasses
2 c tomatoe juice
3/4 c apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp honey
1/4 c water
1 c brown sugar - packed
2 c fresh strawberries - hulled - and chopped

Steps:

1. In a medium sauce pan, add olive oil, white onion, and habanero pepper. Cook until onions are soft and slightly caramelized, about 6 minutes. Add bacon crumbles, tomato juice, vinegar, honey, water, and brown sugar, and let reduce over low heat, stirring as mixture cooks for about 35 minutes. Stir in strawberries and remove from heat, allow mixture to cool. Add the sauce to a blender and puree until smooth.
2. How to use..... Add and/or " Smear " the sauce over anything You decide to BBQ on your grill, add the " sauce " with about 3 or 4 minutes left to cook.... Watch closely and don't allow the " sauce " to burn.
3. ENJOY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!