This sauce is basted on the meat as it grills. It would also be great served alongside; the recipe doubles easily.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper powder*
1/3 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke**
Preparation
Step 1
Heat olive oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, cumin, and chipotle chile powder; stir 1 minute. Add wine and simmer 2 minutes. Stir in ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, and liquid smoke; simmer 2 minutes longer. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Step 2
*Available in the spice section of most supermarkets.
Step 3
**A smoke-flavored liquid seasoning available at specialty foods stores and many supermarkets.
