Recipe: Citrus Barbecue Sauce and Roasted Tomato Sauce

Citrus Barbecue Sauce

1 ea Onion; Large, Finely Chopped
1 T Ground Red Chiles
1/4 t Ground Red Pepper
1 ea Ancho Chile; *
1 T Vegetable Oil
1 c Orange Juice
1/2 c Lime Juice
2 T Sugar
2 T Lemon Juice
1 T Fresh Cilantro; Snipped
1 t Salt

* Ancho chile should be seeded and finely chopped.

Cook onion, ground red chiles, red pepper and ancho chile in oil, stirring frequently, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling, reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Makes about 2 1/3 cups of sauce.


Roasted Tomato Sauce

1/2 c Onion; Chopped, 1 Medium
1/4 c Carrot; Finely Chopped
1 T Vegetable Oil
2 lb Tomatoes; Roasted & Peeled
1 T Basil Leaves; Fresh, Snipped
2 t Sugar
1/4 t Salt
1/4 t Ground Red Pepper

Cook onion and carrot in oil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender. Cut tomatoes into fourths; drain. Place onion, carrot, tomatoes and remaining ingredients in food processor workbowl fitted with steel blade or in blender container; cover and process until well blended. Serve warm or cold.

Makes about 3 1/2 cups sauce.