Chipotle Barbecue Sauce
Ingredients:
3/4 cup coarsely chopped sweet yellow onion
2 large cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil + 2 teaspoons for cooking the onion and garlic
15 oz. can of tomato sauce
6 oz. can of tomato paste
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 chipotle en adobo + 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
2 tablespoons molasses
1/4 cup vegan sugar (I used organic natural cane sugar)
freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
Saute the onion and garlic with the 2 teaspoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat until onion is softened. In a blender or food processor, combine the onion mixture, tomato sauce, tomato paste, vinegar, chipotle en adobo plus sauce, molasses and sugar. Blend or process until completely smooth. Pour sauce into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, then simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Add a few cracks of freshly ground black pepper, or to taste, and stir well.
