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Barbecue Sauce

You’ll never buy barbecue sauce from the store again after you try this sweet and smoky homemade version.

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Made from ingredients found in nearly every pantry, this quick and easy barbecue sauce will leave you begging for more.

What you need:


1/2 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
1 15-ounce can of tomato sauce
2 tablespoons grape jelly
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

What you do:

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1/2 hour. The sauce should be thick and reduced by about half.

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