Prickly Pear BBQ Sauce
Prickly Pear BBQ Sauce combines part of the desert southwest and transforms it into a sweet yet smoky sauce that's perfect for summer barbecues!
Servings 2 C
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 C ketchup
- 1/2 C apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 C Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 C prickly pear puree 1 lb prickly pears, pureed and strained
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan, add vegetable oil and bring to warm heat.
- Combine the ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, onion, garlic, bay leaves, paprika, pepper, brown sugar, liquid smoke and prickly pear puree.
- Simmer over medium heat until the onions are tender and the mixture is flavorful, about 15 minutes.
- With an immersion blender or in your blender, puree the sauce to blend in the onions. Pour back into saucepan and add salt to taste.
- Simmer over medium heat another 4-5 minutes until thick and flavored. If a sweeter sauce is desired, add more brown sugar or additional seasonings, to taste.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.