Ingredients

1 med sweet onion (brown fried)

3 cloves garlic (roasted)

2 T tomato paste

1 can fire roasted tomatoes

1.5 C stock* or fresh drippings (with water)

3 T aged balsamic

5 T raw cider vinegar

1 chipotle pepper (or more to taste)

2 tsp adobo sauce

salt & pepper (to taste)

2 tsp liquid smoke (optional)

smoked pork stock is best

Version 2: no salt; 2 T tamari; 4 T aged balsamic; 4 T ACV

Preparation

combine