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Peanut Hoisin Barbecue Sauce
(NC)— What makes a great barbecue sauce? In this recipe, the combination of hoisin sauce and peanut butter provides a satisfying contrast of sweet, salty and aromatic flavours making a delectable barbeque sauce for your family to enjoy all summer long. More great recipes can be found online at www.peanutbureau.ca.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Makes about 2 cups (500 mL)
Ingredients:
1 tbsp vegetable oil 15 mL
1/2 cupfinely chopped onion125 mL
4 large garlic cloves, minced 4
1 cup ketchup250 mL
3/4 cupwater175 mL
1/4 cup peanut butter 50 mL
1/4 cup lemon juice 50 mL
2 tbsp each hoisin sauce, honey and chili powder 30 mL
1/2 tsp salt 2 mL
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 mL
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan (as mixture spatters) over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add ketchup, water, peanut butter, lemon juice, hoisin, honey and seasonings.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered. Stir occasionally at first and then more frequently near the end of cooking to blend flavours and thicken slightly, about 5 minutes. Ideal for ribs, burgers or chicken.
- News Canada