Plum BBQ Sauce

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Plum BBQ sauce

Yield: 1 quart

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Ingredients

• 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon neutral oil
• 6 garlic cloves, smashed
• ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons white soy sauce (sub: shio koji or tamari)
• 4 medium plums
• 2 tablespoons chipotle chiles in adobo
• 2 dried ancho chiles, seeded

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 15-20 minutes, until caramelized. Add the garlic and cook for a few minutes more, until soft.
2. Transfer the onions and garlic to a blender, along with the remaining ingredients. Blend until very smooth. Transfer back to the pot.
3. Bring the sauce to a simmer, and cook it down gently until it reaches your desired consistency. Taste for salt and adjust.

Tip

TIP: BBQ sauce is a great template for substitutions. Ingredients like vinegars, chilis, sweeteners, even plums can be substituted based on availability, preferences, or things you have on hand. Don’t be afraid to experiment! Just try to maintain a similar balance of sweet to sour.