Sweet & Smoky BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
1 tbl Bacon Olive Oil or Smoked Olive Oil
2/3 cup Smoked Balsamic Vinegar
2 Tbl finely chopped shallot
2 cloves garlic
1 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/3 cup honey or molasses
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup spicy mustard
4 tbls Smoked Balsamic
2 tsp sea salt
4 tbls Teeny Tiny Chocolate Chili spice blend*
2 Tbls horseradish (may use horseradish mustard instead)
*If you don’t have Teeny Tiny spice blend (and you should, it’s delicious!), add these ingredients instead:
1 tsp cocoa powder
1 tsp habanero chili, finely chopped
1 tsp ancho chili powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp ground coffee (we like to use Starbucks Via, one sleeve will do here)
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine tomato sauce, molasses/honey, brown sugar, all spices, chocolate chips and smoked balsamic. Set aside
Heat oil in a saucepan then add garlic and shallot and cook until shallot is translucent; keep stirring so garlic doesn’t burn. Reduce heat to low and add tomato mixture. Simmer for about 20 minutes to meld flavors; stir to prevent sticking to pan. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
Great for BBQ chicken.