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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Get Grilling: Big Bob Gibson's Alabama White Sauce

I have been a fanof Big Bob Gibson's BBQ since I was 16 years old. I had some friends who lived in Decatur, Alabama and every time I would visit, they would insist that we have lunch at Big Bob Gibson's, which they proclaimed to be the best BBQ joint in the world. I'd never seen or heard of a white BBQ sauce before and this one had me at hey y'all... All these years later, I make a detour off I-65 and stop by to get my white sauce fix. Try it and let me know what you think.

BIG BOB GIBSON'S FAMOUS WHITE BBQ SAUCE

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup water

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon sugar

Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Refrigerate for a day. Bring to room temperature before using.

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