Tequila BBQ Sauce

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Ingredients

  • 1 California or New Mexico dried chile
  • 1 can(s) (6-ounce) tomato paste
  • 1 cup(s) light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup(s) white tequila
  • 1/4 cup(s) fresh lime juice
  • 2 clove(s) garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon(s) dark molasses
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Place dried chile in bowl with 1/4 cup hot water.
In medium saucepan, combine tomato paste, brown sugar, tequila, lime juice, garlic and molasses; stir well and bring to gentle simmer over low heat.
Add chile and soaking water; season with salt and pepper and simmer until flavors meld, 2 to 3 minutes
Process with blender until smooth