Homemade Spicy Sambal Barbecue Sauce

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"Sambal Oelek is made with chilies and is very hot so start with 2 tablespoons and increase to up to 4 tablespoons. Plan ahead the sauce needs to chill for 24 hours before using."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 24mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 6 cups (approx)

ingredients

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely diced
• 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons sambal oelek chili paste (use up to 4 tablespoons)
• 3 cups ketchup
• 3⁄4 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
• salt

directions

1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add in onion, celery, green pepper and garlic; saute until tender (about 5-6 minutes).
3. Reduce the heat and stir in the brown sugar, stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved.
4. Add in all the remaining ingredients (start with 1 tablespoon sambal adding in more to taste) mix to combine and simmer over low heat for a minumum of 2 hours.
5. Season with more salt to taste.
6. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours before using.