chipotle barbecue sauce

By pdav

Ingredients

• 1 (10 3/4-oz.) can tomato puree
• 1 1/2 cups root beer
• 1 medium-size sweet onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Stir together tomato puree and remaining ingredients in a 2-qt. saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 to 30 minutes or until sauce thickens.

Southern Living, AUGUST 2009