From davidg@eden.rutgers.edu Wed Jun 18 12:48:57 1997 Date: 12 Jun 1997 05:36:01 -0600 From: Dave Newsgroups: rec.food.recipes Subject: Date and Bourbon Barbecue Sauce Followup-To: rec.food.cooking submitted by: LIR119@delphi.com DATE AND BOURBON BARBECUE SAUCE 3 tbs oil 3 tbs diced shallots 1 tbs chopped garlic 12 fresh pitted dates 1 tsp red chili flakes 1 tbs fresh chopped thyme 2 tbs honey 1/2 cup bourbon 3 cups beef stock salt and pepper Saute shallots and garlic in the oil until tender and browned. Add the dates, chili flakes and thyme and saute briefly. Add honey, bourbon and stock and bring to a boil. Cool and puree or blend mixture until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste. Makes 4 cups. Good over meats and poultry. ~~~ Rec.food.recipes is moderated; only recipes and recipe requests are accepted for posting. Please read the "Posting Guidelines" article. Recipes/requests go to recipes@rt66.com; questions/comments to tfdpress@acpub.duke.edu. Please allow several days for your submission to appear.