Spread this sauce on chicken, fish, ribs or even veggies.

BBQ-SauceSmoky Vanilla BBQ Sauce

1 T butter
1 T chopped garlic
1 c ketchup
2 T brown sugar 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 T canned chipotle chilies with sauce, chopped
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 T dark molasses
1 T pure vanilla extract or paste

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan; add garlic and sauté until soft. Add remaining ingredients and simmer, stirring occasionally, 45-60 minutes.

Makes about 1 ½ cups.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Nielsen-Massey, makers of Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract or Paste