Aromatic barbecue sauce with maple syrup, garlic and chili peppers
4 servings
30 minutes
This aromatic barbecue sauce, infused with the sweetness of maple syrup and the heat of chili, is a true embodiment of flavor contrast. Its history roots back to Greek cuisine, where traditional ingredients blend with modern flavor accents. Roasted garlic adds softness and richness to the sauce, while a spice mix including allspice, coriander, and vanilla creates an exquisite aroma. The sauce pairs perfectly with grilled meat, giving it a caramelized crust and deep flavor. It can be used as a marinade for steaks or as a spicy addition to roasted vegetables. With its combination of sweetness, heat, and spice, this sauce turns any dish into a culinary masterpiece.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2
Remove the outer skin from the garlic head, keeping it whole. Wrap in foil and place on a baking sheet. Send to the oven for 1 hour until the garlic is soft. Cool for 10 minutes, then squeeze the flesh from the cloves into a small pot.
- Garlic: 1 head
3
Add tomato sauce, finely chopped onion, maple syrup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, coriander, allspice, cloves, vanilla, and very finely chopped chili peppers. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring.
- Tomato sauce: 1.5 glass
- Onion: 240 g
- Maple syrup: 100 ml
- Rice vinegar: 0.3 glass
- Worcestershire sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Ground coriander: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground cloves: 0.3 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract: 0.3 teaspoon
- Ground allspice: 0.3 teaspoon
- Chipotle peppers in adobo: 2 pieces
4
Strain the sauce through a sieve and pour it into a jar. Store in the refrigerator.
