Orange Maple Barbeque Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons ginger, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
• 3 tablespoons red wine

• 1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup

Directions

1. 1

   Heat onions in oil over med-high heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add garlic, ginger and pepper. Saute 5 more minutes.

3. 3

   Add wine to deglaze pan.

4. 4

   Add tomatoes, tomato paste, orange juice, soy sauce, and water and bring to a low boil. Boil on low about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

6. 6

   Put sauce in blender with maple syrup and liquid smoke. Puree.

7. 7

   Enjoy on pizza, tofu, tempeh, etc.!