Spicy Ginger BBQ Sauce

Yields
Makes 2 1/2 cups

Brush sauce onto chicken during the last 10 minutes of grilling, and serve extra on the side.

Photo: Thomas J. Story; Styling: Karen Shinto

1 medium onion, chopped

2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger

2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic

1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup dry rosé or dry white wine

1/2 cup ketchup

3 tablespoons cider vinegar

3 tablespoons packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon Worcestershire

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Step 1

Sauté onion, ginger, and garlic with vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until soft, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add rosé, ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until very slightly thickened, 5 to 6 minutes.

Step 3

Cool slightly, add lemon juice, then whirl in a blender until smooth.

Step 4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1/4-cup serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories83

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.5g4%

Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 295mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 10g4%

Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Protein 0.4g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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