Sweet and Sour Barbecue Sauce

Sweet PQ?'s Note:

This easy-to-make barbecue sauce can be kept in the freezer for up to 2 months. It has no added salt, but packs a flavour punch. It's great on chicken, beef, or pork. From Canadian Living magazine

• Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs 5 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 3 cups

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat and fry the onion until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
2. Add garlic. Stir and cook 1 minute.
3. Add tomatoes, pineapple, vinegar, molasses, brown sugar, tomato paste, mustard, paprika, oregano, chipotle powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours, or until thick. Let cool slightly.
4. Puree the sauce in batches, in a blender, until smooth. Or, use an immersion blender. Keeps in the refrigerator 1 week, or freeze up to 2 months.