Beerbecue Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in a heavy saucepan on high heat.
2. 2
   When butter foams, add onion, garlic, chipotle peppers and salt.
3. 3
   Cook for 1-2 minutes until onions begin to brown.
4. 4
   Add all dry spices and stir until blended into a thick paste, about 30 seconds.
5. 5
   Deglaze the pan with the beer, scraping up any brown bits of aromatics on the pan.
6. 6
   Add molasses, vinegar, liquid smoke and crushed tomatoes, then stir until evenly incorporated.
7. 7
   Make sure molasses doesn't stick to the bottom or sides of the pot.
8. 8
   Simmer the sauce for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the texture is thick like barbecue sauce.
9. 9
   Add olive oil and sweeten with mirin, to taste.
10. 10
    I probably only use a few teaspoons of mirin, but if you like it sweeter you could go heavier.
11. 11
    Move to a blender or food processor for about 1 minute until the sauce is smooth.
12. 12
    Tastes great fresh, but will taste better after 1-2 days.
13. 13
    NOTE: This sauce could also be used as a braising liquid for roasts, brisket, short ribs, etc.
14. 14
    Instead of thickened the sauce, add it to a roasting pan with the browned meat and slow-cook for hours until fork tender.