A classic way to showcase honey, this delicious BBQ sauce is wonderful on chicken but also anything on the grill.
Honey BBQ Sauce by David Guas
Recipe created for the National Honey Board by Chef David Guas – Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery
Makes about 2 quarts
Ingredients:
¼ cup canola oil
3 cups chopped sweet onions
1 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers
½ cup chopped Italian parsley
2 cups tomato sauce
1½ cups honey
1 cup orange juice
1 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
Salt
Cracked black pepper
Cayenne pepper
Procedure:
In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, peppers and parsley; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent. Add tomato sauce, honey, orange juice, wine, vinegar, lemon juice and garlic; cover and simmer on low heat for 1 hour. Add Worcestershire sauce and season with salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Simmer, covered, for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Purée with a hand-held blender or transfer sauce to a blender and blend on medium speed for 1 minute.
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