WHISKEY BARBECUE SAUCE
Listen to the Big Blend Radio interview with Five-Star Chef Ivan Flowers, who talks about the importance of reading labels for the amount of sodium, salt and preservatives put into foods, and discusses about making your own BBQ Sauce, such as his Whiskey BBQ Sauce featured below.
1 Tsp. Cumin
1 Small White Onion, Minced
3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
3 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
2 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
1 14 Ounce Can Low Sodium Tomato Puree
¼ Cup Tomato Paste
1 Tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
2 Tbsp. Chipotle Chilies in Adobo, Finely Diced
¼ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
Juice of 1 Orange
½ Cup Whiskey
Salt
Pepper
In a large sauté pan over med-high heat, add in the butter, olive oil, garlic and onion. Cook until garlic and onions are translucent.
Now add in: brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, cumin, tomato puree, tomato paste, Worcestershire and chipotle chilies. Using a spatula to combine cook until syrupy, about 2-3 minutes. Next add in the whiskey and allow it to flame. Once flame is out, salt and pepper to taste.