Bar Americain Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Name: Bar Americain Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped; 5 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 2 (16-ounce) cans plum tomatoes, pureed with their juices; 5 dried red New Mexico chiles, stemmed, seeded, and coarsely chopped; 1 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
5 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 (16-ounce) cans plum tomatoes, pureed with their juices
5 dried red New Mexico chiles, stemmed, seeded, and coarsely chopped
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat the oil in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4
Stir in the vinegar and cook until reduced by half, 2 minutes.
5
Add the pureed tomatoes, 1 cup water, and the chiles, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes.
6
Add the ketchup, Worcestershire, mustard, brown sugar, honey, and molasses and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 30 to 40 minutes.
7
Transfer the mixture to a food processor and puree until smooth.
8
Return the mixture to a medium saucepan over high heat, add the maple syrup, and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Pour into a bowl and allow to cool.
11
The sauce will keep, stored in a tightly sealed container, in the refrigerator for 1 week.
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BOURBON BARBECUE SAUCE
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(makes about 3 cups)
14
Bring 2 cups bourbon to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat and cook until reduced by half to 1 cup, about 4 minutes.
15
Whisk in 1/2 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar and cook, whisking occasionally, until thickened and the sugar melts, about 4 minutes.
16
Remove from the heat and let sit at room temperature.
17
Add to Bar Americain Barbecue Sauce when you add the maple syrup.

251

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped, 5 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped, 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Bar Americain Barbecue Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bar Americain Barbecue Sauce

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