Alternative Barbeque Sauce

Try this yummy, healthy twist on a summer favorite!

makes 6 ½ cups

1/3 cup high oleic safflower oil

3 small onions diced finely (3 cups)

6 garlic cloves, minced (3 tablespoons)

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons coarse salt

1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground pepper

1 ½ teaspoons ancho chili powder

or regular chili pepper

½ teaspoon whole coriander seeds, toasted and ground

½ cup unsullfered dark strap molasses

½ cup coconut sugar

4 cups crushed organic tomatoes or 2 28 ounce cans

¾ cup apple cider vinegar

¼ cup organic Eden Foods brown rice vinegar*

2 tablespoons Braggs Aminos**

2 cups water

Directions:

Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and minced garlic,

Saute until translucent and tender, about 10 minutes.

Add 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, chili powder, coriander,

cumin, molasses, and coconut sugar.

Stir and simmer for three minutes.

Add tomatoes and apple cider vinegar, bringing to a simmer..

Reduce heat to medium low and simmer gently, stirring occasionally,

until mixture is thick and dark, 2 ½-3 hours.

Puree sauce in blender. Add remaining 4 teaspoons salt,

remaining teaspoon of pepper, apple cider vinegar, Bragg's Aminos;

puree. Add water slowly through the top.