Sweet-Hot Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Name: Sweet-Hot Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1 jalapeno chile, seeded, chopped; 2 large plum tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup smoked sun-dried tomatoes or regular sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), thinly sliced; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar; 1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 2 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 jalapeno chile, seeded, chopped
2 large plum tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup smoked sun-dried tomatoes or regular sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), thinly sliced
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
2 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses

1
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, ginger, and garlic; saute until onion is tender, about 7 minutes. Add both bell peppers and jalapeno; saute until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add plum tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes; saute until tomatoes soften slightly, about 5 minutes. Add wine and all remaining ingredients; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until all vegetables are soft and mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Cool slightly.
2
Puree barbecue sauce in processor or blender until almost smooth, adding water by tablespoonfuls for desired sauce consistency. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD:
3
Smoked sun-dried tomatoes (julienne cut) are sold in three-ounce packages in the produce section of some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores. For a list of stores, go to calsundry.com.

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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 olive oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Sweet-Hot 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.

Sweet-Hot Barbecue Sauce

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