Carolina Pit Bbq Sauce

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups ketchup or 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce or 1 1/2 cups tomato paste
• 1/2 cup worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup extra strong coffee
• 1 large onion
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups corn oil
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 garlic clove, roasted
• 1 finely chopped bell pepper (cayenne, serrano or green chilies)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon southwest seasoning
• 1/2 tablespoon mustard powder
• 1/2 tablespoon tarragon
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1/4 cup lemon juice or 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 tablespoon lime zest, shredded
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest, shredded

Recipe

• 1 lightly brown onion, peppers and garlic with the butter in a sauce pot.
• 2 add all other ingredients and blend with a wand, hand blender or blender-- bring to a boil and then remove from heat-- store in a jar, refrigerate or can (follow proper canning methods).