Spicy Peanut Barbecue Sauce

AzArlie's Note:

Recipe from Paula Deen Show - Episode: Secret Recipes. The peanuts give this sauce a unique flavor that reminds me of Thai food, especially if you use chunky peanut butter.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 32

Yield: 2.0 cups

• 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 1 -2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 -2 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 lemons, juice of
• 1 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground malabar is to die for)
• 2 tablespoons celery seeds
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 4 tablespoons butter

Directions:

1. Bring all ingredients to a boil until peanut butter dissolves.
2. Stir to avoid sticking.
3. Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Reviews

["Ratalouille"]

The sauce itself was nice and thick, but the vinegar was just too strong for my tastes, it was quite overwhelming. I served it over grilled chicken. I would probably try less vinegar next time, and definitely use chunky peanut butter. I made this for the "Hot, Spicy and Tasty" event - June 2009.

[3KillerBs]

This is one of those thin, vinegar-heavy sauces. Its flavorful and not too spicy but the vinegar makes it sharp. I think it might be better to cook the pulled pork in than as a sauce on top of it.

[Marg (CaymanDesigns)]

Excellent sauce! I only made a quarter recipe to try on some boneless ribs because I was afraid we might think it was too spicy. Both DH and I *loved* it though and wished that I had basted all the ribs with this sauce. The only thing I didn't have was the celery seeds so I'll have to make sure I try that next time. I can't wait to try it with the chunky peanut butter! This recipe is definitely a Hidden Treasure of Zaar! Thanks for posting!