Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1-2 jalapeno peppers (diced (use hotter if you'd like, such as habanero))
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup tomato sauce ((use ketchup for a sweeter version))
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup bourbon ((try it with tequila or rum instead, or use broth or apple juice for a non-alcoholic version))
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika ((try it with ghost pepper powder for extra hot))
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey ((maple syrup is a nice substitution))
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar ((use less or omit for less sweet))
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instruction

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan to medium heat. Add onion and peppers and cook for 5 minutes to soften.
  • Add the garlic and cook another minute, until garlic becomes fragrant.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir until everything is combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors mingle. You can simmer longer if you'd like.
  • Option 1: Strain into a serving container and use as desired.
  • Option 2: Transfer the ingredients to a food processor and process until smooth for a thicker version. Use as desired, or strain to thin it out, plus more vinegar or water to thin as desired.
  • You can serve this right away, or let it sit awhile to allow the flavors to more fully develop. Store in the refrigerator in a sealed container.