Ranchero Southwest BBQ Sauce

Cattlemen’s® Louisiana Hot & Spicy BBQ™ Sauce is blended with chicken broth and McCormick seasonings finished with fresh cilantro for a rich flavorful sauce.

Ingredients

Serves 3 1/2 cups
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1/2 cup Onion, minced
1 tbsp Jalapeno, minced
1 tbsp McCormick Culinary ® Ancho Chile Pepper, Ground
1 1/2 tsp McCormick Culinary ® Oregano Leaves, Mexican Style
1 tsps Cumin Roasted
1 tsp McCormick Culinary ® Chipotle Chile Pepper, Ground
1 1/2 cups Cattlemens ® Louisiana Hot Spicy BBQ Sauce
1 cup Chicken Stock
3/4 cup Tomato Sauce
2 tbsps Cilantro, chopped

Procedure

In a heavy bottom pot heat oil. Add onion and jalapeno and sauté until tender. Add ancho, oregano, cumin and chipotle. Stir to combine and cook until fragrant.
Add BBQ sauce, stock, and tomato sauce. Stir to incorporate and bring to a simmer.
Hold refrigerated and reheat for service. Add cilantro at service.

Chef's Tip!

The use of natural pan drippings with stock in a sauce will highlight the fresh flavors of roasted meats and slight amounts of the rendered protein fat that adds the appeal of real fresh flavors.