Name: Gingered Plum Barbeque Sauce
Yield: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients: 4 black plums (about 3/4 pound), cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh gingerroot; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce*; 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 star anise or 1/4 teaspoon anise seeds; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 2 scallions, chopped; *available at specialty foods shops, Asian markets, and most supermarkets

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

4 black plums (about 3/4 pound), cut into 1-inch chunks

1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh gingerroot

1 garlic clove, chopped

3 tablespoons hoisin sauce*

2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons water

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 star anise or 1/4 teaspoon anise seeds

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

2 scallions, chopped

*available at specialty foods shops, Asian markets, and most supermarkets

Preparation

In a saucepan simmer all ingredients except vinegar and scallions, covered, stirring occasionally, until plums are falling apart, about 20 minutes. Add vinegar and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until sauce is consistency of ketchup, about 10 minutes. Discard star anise or anise seeds and stir in scallions.

TagsSauce Asian Plum Stone Fruit Fruit Ginger Herbs & Spices Dairy Free Nut Free Vegan Vegetarian Easy Simmer Summer Gourmet

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