Chilefire Barbecue Sauce

This is a great barbecue sauce. I have been working on it for several years, and its just about where I want it.

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Heinz Ketchup
• 2/3 Cup Seasoned rice vinegar
• 1/2 Cup Apple juice or cider
• 1/4 Cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 Cup Brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 Cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup Prepared yellow mustard
• 3/4 Teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne
• 1/2 Cup Bacon, ground in a spice grinder
• 1/3 Cup Apple, peeled, pureed
• 1/3 Cup Onion, grated
• 1 Red bell pepper, roasted, peeled and pureed

Preparation

1. # Combine the ketchup, rice vinegar, apple juice or cider, cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, white pepper, cayenne, and bacon bits in a large saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Stir in the apple, onion, and bell pepper.
4. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes or until it thickens slightly. Stir it often.
5. Allow to cool, then pour into sterilized glass bottles. A glass jar that used to contain mayonnaise or juice works real well. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Further Information

Yield 20

Preparation Time is approxmiately 30 minutes.

Cooking Time is approxmiately 15 minutes.