Ingredients
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3
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1
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2
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1/2 - 2
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3
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1/4
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1/4
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2
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1/4
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1/4
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1/4
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1/4
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1
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1
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Directions
Steps
1
Done
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Heat the Oil in a Large Saucepan Over Medium Heat. Add the Onion, Garlic, and Chile and Saut Until Just Beginning to Brown, About 5 Minutes. Stir in the Tomatoes and Cook Until Most of the Liquid Has Evaporated, 5 to 7 Minutes. |
2
Done
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Stir in the Tomato Paste, Barbecue Sauce, Hot Sauce, 1/4 Cup Each Vinegar and Sugar, the Rum, 1/4 Cup Water, the Oregano, Thyme, Salt, and Pepper and Bring to a Boil, Stirring to Dissolve the Sugar. Reduce the Heat to Low and Simmer, Uncovered, Until Thick and Richly Flavored, 20 to 30 Minutes, Stirring Occasionally. |
3
Done
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Remove from the Heat and Taste For Seasoning, Adding Salt, Vinegar, or Sugar as Necessary; the Sauce Should Be Highly Seasoned. Add Water If the Sauce Seems Too Thick. |
4
Done
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Any Unused Sauce May Be Stored, Covered, in the Refrigerator For 2 to 3 Weeks. |
5
Done
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Makes 3 to 4 Cups. |