Recipe: Chef Ryan’s Homemade BBQ “Mop Sauce”

By Ryan Lockhart

Ingredients

• 2 white onions
• 1/2 c oil
• 4 chipotle peppers (or 4 T red chili flakes)
• 4 T minced garlic
• 2 T chili powder
• 3 c apple cider vinegar
• 2 T mustard powder (or 1/2 c dijon)
• 2 T smoked paprika
• 2 c tomato paste
• 2 T salt (to taste)
• 3 T worcestershire
• 3 c brown sugar
• 12 oz black berries (optional)

Method

1. Peel onion. Char over open flame until onion is completely black and flaking.
2. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap and let the onion sweat.
3. Add the charred onions to a medium saucepan with the garlic and sweat over a medium-low heat until translucent.
4. Add chipotle peppers and tomato paste.Cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes. Stir regularly to avoid burning.
5. Add all remaining ingredients and continue to simmer on low heat reducing by 20-25 percent.
6. Transfer to a blender, or using an immersion blender, purée until completely incorporated and smooth.