Rob’s World Famous BBQ Sauce

Makes: 2 cups (500ml)

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 1 large white onion chopped – approx. 1 cup (250 ml)
• 2 tablespoons garlic chopped fine (30 ml)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger (30 ml)
• 3 green onions chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (5 ml)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil (5 ml)
• 2 teaspoon dried mustard powder (10 ml)
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (30 ml)
• ½ cup brown sugar or more to taste (125 ml)
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar (125 ml)
• ½ cup bourbon (125 ml)
• 2 chipotle chilis in adobo sauce chopped fine
• 1 ½ cups ketchup (375 ml)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro (180 ml)

Directions

1. In a medium sized skillet sauté white and green onion, garlic and ginger in olive oil until  soft and fragrant.
2. Deglaze pan with bourbon.
3. Add remaining ingredients and stir well. Cook until slightly thickened over medium low heat.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add more brown sugar if necessary to balance acidity.