Candied Habanero BBQ Sauce

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Candied Habanero BBQ Sauce

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Ingredients

Ingredients for Candied Habanero BBQ Sauce

7 habaneros

1 cup white sugar

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

1 cup water

4 garlic clove

1 tbsp candied habanero brine

3/4 cup ketchup

1 tbsp mustard

1/2 white onion

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp onion powder

1 tbsp smoked paprika

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp worcestershire

1 tbsp salt

1 tsp pepper

Preparation

1.

Into a small sauce pan put water, white sugar, 1 garlic clove, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer and turn off heat.

Brine for Candied Habanero

Brine Simmering for Candied Habanero

2.

Cut habaneros in half and de-seed. Put habaneros into a jar and pour sugar/apple cider vinegar/water mixture over habaneros and fill to the top. Let cool and put in refrigerator over night

Cut Habaneros in Half and De-Seed

Candied Habaneros

3.

Chop up white onion and garlic. Into a medium sized sauce pan, put olive oil, white onion, garlic and candied habanero. Cook for 5min until onions are translucent

Chopped Onion and Garlic for Candied Habanero BBQ Sauce

Sautéd Onion, Garlic and Candied Habanero

4.

To the same sauce pan, add ketchup, brown sugar, candied habanero brine, worcestershire, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and turn off heat. Using an immersion blender or food processor, blend for 30 seconds.

All of the Ingredients for Candied Habanero BBQ Sauce

Simmering Candied Habanero BBQ Sauce

Blended Candied Habanero BBQ Sauce