Charlene's Recipe

Chipotle Maple BBQ sauce

Category: Dips, Sauces and Toppings

Ready in 30-60 minutes
Makes 1 quart

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, peeled, minced
1 cup ancho chili puree
1 cup New Mexican chili puree
5 cups tomato puree
6 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
2 Tbsp. chipotle chili puree
3 Tbsp. minced cilantro
1 tsp. Mexican oregano
1 tsp. salt or to taste

In skillet, heat oil; saute onion and garlic 5 minutes. Add ancho and New Mexican chile purees; cook 5 minutes more. Add tomato puree, maple syrup and chipotle puree; simmer for 20 minutes. Add cilantro, oregano and salt to taste. Use as dip or salsa, or as marinade or basting sauce for chicken or pork.