MATTEO'S BBQ SAUCE

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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h40m

Yield 9 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 dried ancho chile
1 cup brewed coffee, hot
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup dried cranberries
4 cloves garlic
1 chipotle chile
1/2 red onion, diced and sauteed
4 cups ketchup
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup brewed coffee
1/2 cup red wine
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

For the puree: Put the ancho chile in the hot coffee in a small bowl and let stand until the chile softens.
Combine the blueberries, cranberries, garlic, chipotle chile, onion and the coffee with the ancho chile in a blender and blend until smooth.
For the spice mix: Add the ketchup, brown sugar, coffee, wine, mustard, black pepper and cinnamon to a bowl.
Add the puree to the spice mix. Whisk to combine. Set the bowl over a pot of simmering water. Simmer the sauce over low heat until thickened, about 2 hours, checking that the water is simmering throughout and adding more water when needed.