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Ingredients
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3 large chipotle chiles in adobo, stems discarded
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1/4 cup ketchup
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1/4 cup pure maple syrup
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1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
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1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 medium onion, minced
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2 large garlic cloves, minced
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Salt and freshly ground pepper
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Directions
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In a blender, combine the chipotles with the ketchup, maple syrup, broth and allspice and puree until smooth.
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In a medium saucepan, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderately high heat until golden, 5 minutes. Add the chipotle puree. Season with salt and pepper. Cook over moderate heat until thickened, 15 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
Notes
Brush on chicken, beef, lamb, pork or ham during the last few minutes of grilling, broiling or roasting. Or, dilute with a little chicken stock and use to deglaze pan drippings.