SAN FRANCISCO SWEET AND SOUR BARBECUE SAUCE

Ingredients

  • V3 cup dried apricots 11/2 cups water 1 shallot, finely chopped OR: 1 green
  • onion, finely chopped Vi cup tarragon vinegar 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup catsup
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon leaf oregano, crumbled 1/2 teaspoon salt Vi teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine apricots and water in sauce
pan. Bring to boiling. Lower heat; simmer
25 minutes, until tender. Cool slightly.
2. Drain apricots over measuring cup. Place
apricots and 1 cup of the drained liquid
(add water, if necessary to make Yi cup)
in container of electric blender or food
processor. Cover; blend until smooth.
3. Combine apricot puree and all the re
maining ingredients in medium-size
saucepan. Bring to boiling. Remove from
heat. Refrigerate cooled sauce in tightly
covered container for up to 2 weeks.