Initially, the idea of using pumpkin in barbecue sauce sounded very weird. After thinking about it, it may be just the thing to add some depth of flavor without making it taste like really bad pumpin pie filling!
Barbeque Sauce with Pumpkin
1 cup tomato sauce
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons dijon-type mustard
1 teaspoon Chinese hot mustard powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 heaping tablespoon chili powder
1 generous pinch of chili flakes
5 cloves of garlic, peeled, smashed, and minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon liquid smoke seasoning
With a bit of oil, quickly cook the garlic and onion until it is tender but not brown. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir together to combine. Simmer on low for 15-20 minutes. Use it to baste pork, beef or chicken. Do this during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking time so it doesn't burn.
The more I read this recipe, the better it sounds! Serve this sauce on your favorite meat and pile it on a side dish of steamed rice.
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