Homemade BBQ Sauce
1/4 lb slab or thick cut Bacon, 1/4-inch dice
1 carrot, small dice
1 small Spanish onion, small dice
1 small green bell pepper, small dice
1 jalapeno or serrano pepper
4-5 cloves garlic
2-3 dried smoked chilies (Ancho, Mojita, Guajillo, etc.)
1 Tablespoon smoked sweet paprika
1 Tablespoon Cajun or Mexican seasoning blend
2 teaspoons dried oregano or dried herb blend
1/4 cup tomato paste
16oz canned fire roasted tomatoes
1/4 cup of favorite beer (optional)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey or molasses
1/2 cup stock
Salt & cracked black pepper
1. Render bacon lardons and reserve bacon fat , cook low and slow in a sauce pan until most of the fat has melted off the lardons. This can take 8-10mins.
2. Add the carrots and cook at medium heat for about 5 mins. Some color is okay but the heat is too high if you see a lot of darkening of the fond.
3. Add the trinity of pepper, onion, and garlic along with chilies and other aromatics you may have available. Cook until fragrant and caramelized.
4. Now remove any excess oil from the pan and add the spices. Cook for 1 min. Then add the tomato paste. Cook for 5 mins to caramelize slightly.
5. Deglaze with the vinegar followed immediately by the diced roasted tomatoes.
6. Add some stock and cook at a low simmer until the vegetables are tender. 20-35 mins.
7. Purée the mixture and return to the heat to adjust flavor and consistency.
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