Chipotle Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups ketchup
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
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  • 2 ounces dried chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • ½ cup water, stock, or Mexican lager
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, distilled white vinegar, lime juice, or orange juice
  • (2 garlic cloves)
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • (Pinch of ground cumin, cinnamon, clove, and/or black pepper)

  Sub-recipe steps

  1. Toast briefly in a large, dry skillet over medium heat: 2 ounces dried chiles, stemmed and seeded
  2. Transfer to a bowl, breaking up if necessary, and add hot water to cover. Let soak for 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a blender or food processor along with: ½ cup water, stock, or Mexican lager; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, distilled white vinegar, lime juice, or orange juice; (2 garlic cloves); ½ teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; (Pinch of ground cumin, cinnamon, clove, and/or black pepper)
  3. Puree until very smooth, adding water if necessary.
  4. 2 to 3 cups
  5. Use this sauce for enchiladas or as a condiment for grilled meats, fish, or roasted vegetables. Or, dilute it even further for use as a braising liquid for pork, lamb, or beef.
  6. Prepare version I, using 1 to 2 cups water, stock, tomato juice, or Mexican lager. For a moderately thick sauce: Use the smaller amount of liquid, transfer to a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes. For a braising liquid: Use the larger amount of liquid (skip the simmering as the liquid will cook during braising). In either case, add more vinegar or lime juice and salt to taste.
• (1 tablespoon ground cumin, toasted before grinding, if desired)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated on a rasp grater