Carolina Pit BBQ Sauce

Submitted by blueeyedmarine

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

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 22
• Yields: 150 1tbl spoon servings
• Serves: 150

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 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).