BBQ Baste

• BASIC-EASY

Ingredients

1. 2 tablespoons olive oil
2. 2 shallots, coarsely chopped
3. 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
4. 1 cup sherry vinegar
5. 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
6. 6 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
7. 2 cups chicken stock or low sodium canned chicken broth
8. 1 tablespoon Spanish paprika
9. Salt and freshly ground pepper

1. Preheat grill or side burner. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook until soft, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add vinegar and reduce by half. Add remaining ingredients, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Transfer mixture to blender and blend until smooth. Return mixture to a clean saucepan and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool to room temperature.