Apple Cider Barbecue Sauce

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Yield:
5 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns

  • 6 garlic cloves, smashed

  • 4 fresh bay leaves

  • 12 three-inch-long cinnamon sticks

  • 8 hot dried chile peppers

  • ¾ cup packed light-brown sugar

  • 2 cups apple cider

  • 3 cups apple-cider vinegar

  • 1 twelve-ounce can tomato puree

  • ½ cup unsulfured molasses

Directions

  1. Place peppercorns in a square of cheesecloth, and tie securely with kitchen twine. In a small stockpot, combine all the ingredients, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer sauce until thickened, about 1 1/2 hours. Pass sauce through a strainer, and discard solids.

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