Carolina Pit BBQ Sauce

Smooth, sweet and spicy...all the wonderful things about a great barbecue sauce...enjoy!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 150
• Yields: 150 1tbl spoon servings

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups ketchup or 1 1⁄2 cups tomato sauce or 1 1⁄2 cups tomato paste
• 1⁄2 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1  cup extra strong coffee
• 1  large  white onion
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups  corn oil
• 1⁄2 cup  packed dark brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons cayenne pepper
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1  garlic clove, roasted
• 1  finely chopped bell pepper (cayenne, Serrano or green chilies)
• 2  tablespoons honey
• 2  tablespoons molasses
• 1  tablespoon black pepper
• 1  tablespoon  southwest seasoning
• 1⁄2 tablespoon mustard powder
• 1⁄2 tablespoon tarragon
• 2  tablespoons paprika
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice or 1⁄4 cup lime juice
• 1  tablespoon lime zest, shredded
• 1  tablespoon lemon zest, shredded

Directions

1. Lightly brown onion, peppers and garlic with the butter in a sauce pot.
2. Add all other Ingredients and blend with a wand, hand blender or blender-- bring to a boil and then remove from heat-- store in a jar, refrigerate or can (follow proper canning methods).