Spicy Syrah Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 can tomato paste
  • Sleeping Dog Syrah (or inferior substitute)
  • 1 can tomato puree
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 2 T. liquid honey
  • 1 T. liquid smoke
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. ancho chili powder (more or less to taste)
  • brown sugar & water as needed

Directions

  1. Place tomato paste in measuring cup & add Syrah to make one cup. Blend until smooth.
  2. Combine onion, garlic, & liquid ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Simmer 8-10 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1/3-1/2 cup brown sugar & chili powder to taste; heat until thick and dark.
  4. Add water (or more wine) as needed.