Apple Cider BBQ Sauce

Apples, apples, apples. 'Tis the season for a bounty of apples and warm mugs of cider. Since it is the time of year for celebrating this delicious fruit, I am in the mood for experimenting with different recipes using apples. I have already created an Apple Cider Donut recipe, but now it was time to push the boundaries even further and expand to a barbecue sauce.

This sauce is nice and sweet with a subtle heat at the end. We used this to baste chicken as it was grilling, but it would be great with some thick cut pork chops or slathered on a slab of ribs. If you have any leftover, just allow it to cool and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

1 Tablespoon Butter

1/4 Cup Minced Yellow Onion

1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic

2 Cups Apple Cider

1/2 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar

1/2 Cup Ketchup

1 teaspoon Ground Mustard

1 teaspoon Paprika

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

4 Tablespoons Packed Light Brown Sugar

1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Add the minced onion and garlic. Cook over Medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

2. Add the remaining ingredients. Stir well to combine. Bring back to a simmer then reduce the heat to Medium-Low.

3. Allow to gently simmer for 45 minutes, until reduced by half and thickened. If you want a thicker sauce, allow to simmer even longer.

4. Remove from the heat. Cool slightly before carefully blending to a smooth consistency.

5. Use immediately.

*Note: Store extras in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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