BBQ & T Sauce

BBQ & T Sauce

Yield: 16 oz.

Ingredients:

*Please prepare using local, organic, and seasonal products when feasible.

  • 2 cups strained tomatoes
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup onion, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons water (for puree) / ½ cup water (for tea concentrate)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 tablespoons SerendipiTea's Faux Cocoa* (concentrate)
  • 4 tablespoons SerendipiTea's Lapsang Souchong* (1 oz.)
  • Sea salt, ground, to taste
  • White pepper, ground, to taste

Method:

  1. Blend onion, garlic & 2 tablespoons water into a puree.
  2. Make tea concentrate. Boil ½ cup of water, add 4 tablespoons of SerendipiTea's Faux Cocoa. Steep for 4 ½ minutes & strain.
  3. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. When the olive oil is warm, add the onion & garlic puree. Simmer until golden brown.
  4. Add remaining ingredients & SerendipiTea's Lapsang Souchong (in a sachet or cheese cloth) & mix thoroughly.
  5. Simmer sauce for 20 minutes. Stir to prevent sticking & burning.
  6. Add salt & pepper to taste. Remove from heat & cool to room temperature.

Plating/Garnish: Baste, dip, drench, or dab with any of your favorite summertime goodies.