Townline Bbq Sauce

Directions

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   Melt the butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
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   Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes.
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   Add the garlic and cook for 5 more minutes.
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   Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, ketchup, tomato juice, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, vinegar, chipotle puree, salt and 1-1 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil(start with one cup, it will be thicker, then add more water if you want it thinner) .
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   Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently, or to consistency you like(by simmering a little longer).
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   Makes 2 quarts.
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   Note:
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   To cut this recipe in half use the following amounts:
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   2 Tbsp butter
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    3 Tbsp minced onion
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    1-2 Tbsp minced garlic
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    1/2 lemon, zested
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    1 1/4 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
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    1 cup ketchup
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    1/4 cup tomato juice
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    3 Tbsp light brown sugar
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    1 1/2 Tbsp molasses
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    1/8 cup Worcestershire sauce(2 Tbls.)
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    1/8 cup chili powder(2 Tbls.)
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    1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
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    1 tsp chipotle puree(just puree a chipotle chili from the can)
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    Pinch kosher salt.
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    And use 3/4 cup water.