Chipotle Barbeque Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 yellow onion
• diced
• 12 cup celery
• diced
• 1 14 cups catsup
• 12 cup cider vinegar
• 12 cup water
• 13 cup sugar (or honey)
• 2 chipotle peppers
• diced
• 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning (sauce from the can of chipotle peppers)
• 12 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Heat the oil over med-high heat.
2. Add the garlic, celery and onion, saute for 7 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients, bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover partially and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and let cool.
6. Blend the sauce in a food processor or blender.
7. Pour mixture back into the sauce pan.
8. Cook over low for an additional 10 minutes.
9. Serve warm, or refrigerate for up to 5 days in an air tight container.
10. Note: if you're using this sauce to marinate meat before grilling (or baste while grilling), I suggest using honey instead of sugar.