Chipotle Barbecue Sauce - 1

Anonymous Tue May 23 19:38:03 2006

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup onion -- chopped

2 tablespoon garlic -- minced

1 cup ketchup

1/4 cup malt vinegar

1/4 cup golden brown sugar

1/4 cup coffee -- strong brewed

3 tablespoon beer -- stout (like Guinness

2 tablespoon molasses -- unsulphured (light)

2 tablespoon tomato paste

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1-1/4 teaspoons canned chipotle chilies -- minced

1/4 teaspoon black pepper -- freshly ground

Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saut�

until tender, about 5 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer until

slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Season with salt. Can be made

1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate or can for longer storage.