Peanut Hoisin Barbecue Sauce
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.
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
- Serves: Makes 2 cups (500 mL)
Ingredients
Sauce
| 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil |
| ½ cup (125 mL) finely chopped onion |
| 4 garlic cloves, minced |
| 1 cup (250 mL) ketchup |
| ¾ cup (175 mL) water |
| ¼ cup (60 mL) peanut butter |
| ¼ cup (60 mL) lemon juice |
| 2 tbsp (30 mL) hoisin sauce |
| 2 tbsp (30 mL) honey |
| 2 tbsp (30 mL) chili powder |
| ½ tsp (2 mL) salt |
| ¼ tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper |
Directions
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.
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.
