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Green BBQ sauce with leek and jalapeño

A green BBQ sauce that does not imitate a classic red sauce. Leek, celery and green pepper form the base; jalapeño, blond beer and smoked paprika add heat and barbecue character.

  • Sauce
  • BBQ
  • Jalapeño
  • About 750 ml
Homemade green BBQ sauce with leek, celery, pepper and jalapeño

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Ingredients

  • 2 leeks
  • 3 celery stalks
  • 1 green pepper
  • 2 jalapeños, adjusted to preferred heat
  • 1 large onion
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 250 ml chicken stock
  • 150 ml blond beer
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt

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Method

  1. Clean the leek. Cut the vegetables and mince the garlic.
  2. Cook onion, leek, celery, pepper and jalapeño in oil until softened.
  3. Add garlic briefly.
  4. Add stock, beer, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire, bay, thyme, paprika, pepper and salt.
  5. Simmer gently for 40–50 minutes.
  6. Remove bay leaves and blend smooth.
  7. Strain if preferred.
  8. Adjust with salt, vinegar, mustard or jalapeño.

Use

Serve with chicken, pork, grilled vegetables or as a surprising alternative to classic red BBQ sauce.

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