Beso BBQ Sauce Recipe

Name: Beso BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -5 dried ancho chilies; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped; 1 apple, peeled and cored; 6 ounces tomato paste; 1 ¼ cups apple cider vinegar; 12 ounces unsulfered molasses; 1 tablespoon rosemary, leaves; 2 teaspoons thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cups ice

Servings: persons

4 -5 dried ancho chilies
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 apple, peeled and cored
6 ounces tomato paste
1 ¼ cups apple cider vinegar
12 ounces unsulfered molasses
1 tablespoon rosemary, leaves
2 teaspoons thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups ice

1
Place chilies in a saucepan, cover with water and and simmer until soft, about 20 minutes.
2
Drain, cool, discard stems and roughly chop chilies; set aside.
3
In a large saucepan, heat 2 Tbs olive oil over medium-high heat.
4
Add onion, garlic, jalapeno, and apple; cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
5
Stir in tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, molasses, rosemary, thyme, salt and reserved chilies.
6
Bring to a boil, remove from heat and stir in ice.
7
In batches, puree sauce in a blender.
8
Can be kept refrigerated up to 3 weeks.

155

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -5 dried ancho chilies, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, diced, 1 garlic clove, chopped, and more.

Yes, Beso BBQ 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!

Beso BBQ Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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