Balsamic Strawberry Jalapeño Barbecue Sauce

Sauce

Balsamic Strawberry Jalapeño Barbecue Sauce

Heat and sweet combine beautifully in this sauce. And while it is wonderful on chicken or ribs, there’s no need to stop there. A dollop of this and a slab of blue cheese can turn a basic burger into a truly transformative grilling experience. To tame the heat a bit, don’t include the seeds or inner ribs of the jalapeño.

2 cups balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup strawberry jam

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 large shallot, minced

1/2 fresh jalapeño, chopped

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Salt

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the vinegar and jam. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced to about 3 / 4cup. Stir in the tomato paste, shallots, jalapeño, mustard, olive oil and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for another 5 minutes, then transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt. Makes 11/2 cups.

Per 2 tablespoons: 90 calories, (11 percent from fat), 1 g fat (0 saturated, 0 trans fats), 0 cholesterol, 18 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 15 g sugar, 0 protein, 190 mg sodium.

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