Monday, September 17, 2007

Firefly's Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients:

5 strips of bacon
1/4 cup thick sliced garlic gloves
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 large jalapeno pepper, chopped (seeds and all)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon cajun spice (or any peppery rub)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1.25 cup beef stock or coffee
1/2 cup of white wine vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 cups ketchup

Directions:

In the large saucepan, cook bacon slowly until it starts to brown. Add garlic and jalepeno and cook until light brown. Add onions and cook until soft.

Add tomato paste and spice; cook a couple of minutes.   Add vinegar and cook a bit longer.  Add everything else and simmer for 25-30 minutes.

Strain into jar/container.