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Chipotle Citrus BBQ Sauce/Marinade

¼ cup vegetable oil

½ cup yellow onion, chopped

½ cup green bell pepper, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 tablespoons ground chipotle pepper

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon ground mustard

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground pepper

1 teaspoon thyme leaves

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

2 bay leaves

1 cup fresh orange juice

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

¼ cup fresh lime juice

2 cups ketchup

¼ cup molasses

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon hot sauce

¼ cup water

In a four-quart saucepan, add the first thirteen ingredients Cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every two to three minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring often as the sauce begins to thicken, for about 20 minutes. Bring to room temperature and discard the bay leaves. Keep refrigerated and use as a marinade and basting sauce for pork and chicken.