Sauce

Barbecue Sauce

Chicken Barbie, photo by PH Morton

This sauce can be used to marinate any meat prior to cooking like grilling, frying, roasting or even, yes barbecuing.

It can even be used as a dipping sauce.  It is very versatile and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 85g brown sugar
• 3 tbsp malt vinegar
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp tomato purée

Method

1. Heat oil in a saucepan and add the onion.
2. Cook over a gentle heat 4-5 mins, until softened.
3. Add remaining ingredients, season and mix.
4. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 mins, until thickened.
5. For a smooth sauce, simply whizz the mixture in a food processor or with a hand blender for a few seconds.