Mean, Meaner, Meanest Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Name: Mean, Meaner, Meanest Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup olive oil; 1 largeyellow onion, chopped; 1 bunch scallions (green onions), sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 4 fresh ripe large tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 large sweet red pepper, seeded, cored, and diced; 1 large sweet yellow pepper, seeded, cored, and diced; 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (meaner); 2 fresh cayenne peppers or small hot red chiles, seeded and minced (meanest); 1 can (35 ounces) tomatoes; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2/3 cup olive oil
1 largeyellow onion, chopped
1 bunch scallions (green onions), sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 fresh ripe large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, seeded, cored, and diced
1 large sweet yellow pepper, seeded, cored, and diced
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (meaner)
2 fresh cayenne peppers or small hot red chiles, seeded and minced (meanest)
1 can (35 ounces) tomatoes
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
Heat half the oil in a large saucepan or a Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Add the onion, scallions, garlic, fresh tomatoes, and red and yellow peppers.
3
For a meaner sauce, add the jalapeno peppers; for the meanest sauce, add both the jalapeno and cayenne peppers.
4
Saute for 15 minutes.
5
Remove from the heat and puree in a food processor fitted with a steel blade.
6
Return to the saucepan.
7
Process the canned tomatoes with their liquid, the sugar, and remaining oil in the food processor until smooth.
8
Add to the saucepan.
9
Stir in the chili powder, oregano, cloves, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.
10
Simmer uncovered over low heat for 45 minutes.

525

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup olive oil, 1 largeyellow onion, chopped, 1 bunch scallions (green onions), sliced, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Mean, Meaner, Meanest Barbecue Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Mean, Meaner, Meanest Barbecue Sauce

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