Nectarine Barbecue Sauce

This nectarine barbecue sauce, enriched with the depth of Worcestershire sauce and the zest of orange peel, brings a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavours to your summer barbecues.

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings cups

Ingredients

4 sliced nectarines fresh
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
2 tsp garlic minced
1/4 tsp hot sauce
1 tsp orange peel Julienne cut
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Instructions

Begin by peeling and pitting the nectarines. Dice them into small pieces.
4 sliced nectarines
In a medium saucepan, combine the diced nectarines, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar.
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup tomato paste, 2 tbsp brown sugar
Stir well to mix the ingredients thoroughly.
Add the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, finely grated orange peel, hot sauce, salt and black pepper to the pan.
1 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce, 2 tsp garlic, 1/4 tsp hot sauce, 1 tsp orange peel, salt, pepper
Stir to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
After 30 minutes, the nectarines should be soft and the sauce thickened. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
Using an immersion blender, blend the sauce until smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the sauce to a regular blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the pan.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, sugar, or chilli powder to suit your preference.
Let the sauce cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer it to a clean jar or bottle.
Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks

Notes

Usage Tips:
- Grilling: Brush the sauce over ribs, chicken, or vegetables while grilling. Apply multiple layers, allowing each to caramelise before adding the next.
- Dipping: Serve as a dipping sauce for grilled tofu, vegetables, or as a condiment for burgers and sandwiches.
- Marinade: Use the sauce as a marinade for meats or tofu, letting them soak up the flavours for a few hours before cooking.

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