Chipotle Maple Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 3 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, diced
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup apple cider or unfiltered apple juice
• Juice of 2 lemons (about 6 tablespoons)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons dry mustard
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until sauce is thickened and reduced by one-fourth. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.