Smoked Honey BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

Yield:

 

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  • 8 peaches
  • 3/4 cup chopped sweet onion
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fine chopped fresh jalapeño with
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons mild honey (smoked)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation

Difficulty:

Medium

Time:

1 HourSauce can be made 3 days ahead and chilled, uncovered, until cool, then covered.

Total Time:

1 Hour

1. 1. Cut an X in bottom of each peach, then blanch in a medium saucepan of boiling water 10 seconds. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water and cool. Peel peaches and coarsely chop.
   2. Take honey, place in pan and put in a hot box with wood chips for 15 mins or until it develops a smoky flavor.
   3. Cook onion, jalapeño, and a pinch of kosher salt in oil, in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
   4. Add peaches and remaining ingredients and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until peaches are very tender, about 30 minutes.
   5. Purée in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids).