A spicy-sweet sauce that has won rave reviews from all who have tried it.
INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings):
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 slices lemon
- 1 cup real maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
PREPARATION:
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the orange juice, cider vinegar, lemon juice, lemon slices, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, molasses, and brown sugar. Season with dry mustard, salt, red pepper flakes, cumin and paprika. Simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove lemon slices before using.