Barbecue Sauce With Chipotles

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Course : BBQ Sauce
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 5
 

Ingredients:

6 medium chipolte chiles
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion -- diced
4 cloves garlic -- minced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground thyme
12 ounces tomato paste
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Colemans dry mustard
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
 

Preparation:

Combine chiles and boiling water. Soak for 1 hour. Then remove the stems and seeds and chop. In large non-aluminum saucepan, melt butter. Sauté onion, garlic, cumin, and thyme over low heat until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 min. Add the chiles, soaking water, and remaining ingredients. Bring to boil. Partially cover and simmer for 1 hr. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Can be stored in 'fridge for 3 wks. Freezes well. Yield: About 5 cup