Chipotle Maple Barbecue Sauce (By Karl Moser)

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Course : Sauces
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4 - 6
 

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 Medium onion (4 ounces) -- diced
4 Cloves garlic -- peeled, minced
1 Cup ancho chili puree
1 Cup New Mexican chili puree
5 Cups tomato puree
6 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 Tablespoons chipotle chili puree
3 Tablespoons minced cilantro
1 Teaspoon Mexican oregano
1 Teaspoon salt or to taste
 

Preparation:

In skillet, heat oil; saute onion and garlic 5 minutes. Add ancho and New Mexican chile purees; cook 5 minutes more. Add tomato puree, maple syrup and chipotle puree; simmer for 20 minutes. Add cilantro, oregano and salt to taste. Use as dip or salsa, or as marinade or basting sauce for chicken or pork. Makes about 1 quart.