Get Grilling: Smoky Chipotle BBQ Sauce

I am a huge fan of chipotle. No, not the fast food joint (although I do like it and have been known to stop in frequently) I am talking about chipotle, the pepper. I use chipotle powder in my recipes quite often. In case you don't know, chipotles are simply jalapeno peppers that have been smoked and dried. Used a lot in Mexican cooking, the earthy, smoky flavor of chipotle combines well with fruits like cherry, raspberry and cranberry, too.

CHIPOTLE BBQ SAUCE

1/2 cup BBQ sauce

1/4 cup canola oil

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

3 tablespoons chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (find canned in the Mexican section of the store; Goya makes them- so do many others) 

1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and whir until smooth. As an option, you can add a cup of fresh fruit along with a tablespoon of honey to the recipe. I really like raspberry. This is delicious on chicken!

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