By: EatingWell User
Big hit for a potluck!
I made this for a work potluck, and it was a huge crowd pleaser! Everyone asked for the recipe! I made the sauce the night before, started the crock pot in the morning for a lunchtime party, and served it with Martin's potato rolls for make-your-own sliders. Like another reviewer said, it took a bit longer to caramelize the onions than stated in the recipe, so I ended up cooking most of the moisture out trying to give them good color (adding sugar during caramelization also pulls the moisture out); I had to add a little water back in to the sauce at the end of Step 1 to loosen it up. I used Demerara sugar rather than turbinado to give it a little more depth of flavor, and the max suggested amount of chipotle. The sauce is not too sweet, not too spicy, and not too vinegary, which is why everyone enjoyed it so much. Personally, I like mine with a bit more smoke, kick and vinegar, so I'll probably increase the chipotle, black pepper, and vinegar when I make it for myself.
Pros: Easy, delicious