Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon bacon drippings
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 ½ cups ketchup
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon bottled chipotle chile sauce
- 2 tablespoons ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon crushed dried chile pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon Spanish paprika
Why This Dish Is A Crowd Favorite
Cooking Pointers
- Taste and adjust the sweetness or acidity as it cooks to suit your preference.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best depth of flavor.
Step 1
Warm the bacon drippings in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook it gently until it’s soft and translucent, which should take about 7 minutes. Toss in the garlic and ginger, stirring everything together for another 30 seconds to release their flavors. Turn the heat down to low.
Step 2
In a separate bowl, mix together the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, chipotle sauce, mustard, ground chile pepper, pepper, salt, cumin, coriander, and paprika until well combined.
Step 3
Pour this sauce mixture into the pan with the onions and give it a good stir. Let it simmer gently for about 20 minutes, stirring often so it doesn’t stick or burn. Once it’s thickened and flavorful, it’s ready to use!
