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I-25 Smoky Cheater Q Sauce

Heating up in the desert sun, chipotles bring the smoke; lemon takes over for the vinegar.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1 small onion, grated
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

Preparation

  1. COOK the onion in the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Simmer for a few minutes until thickened and smooth.

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