In article 2804960724190...@dip-24.mtry.mbay.net, coc...@mbay.net (Betty E. Kohler) writes:
->Bourbon Barbecue Chicken
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->1/2 cup chopped onion
->2 cloves garlic, minced
->1 Tb. olive oil
->2 tsp orange zest
->1/3 cup orange juice
->1 Tb. wine vinegar (balsamic is better)
->1/3 cup bourbon
->1/2 cup molasses
->1/2 cup catsup
->1 Tb. A-1 steak sauce
->1/4 tsp dry powdered mustard
->salt & pepper to taste
->hot pepper sauce to taste (try 1/4 tsp to start)
->1 tsp mild red chile powder
->pinch cloves
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->3 pounds chicken
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->Saute onion and garlic in olive oil. Add all the remaining ingredients
->and simmer for about 15-20 minutes.  Correct the seasoning according
->to how spicy you like this.  Cook the chicken on the grill, basting
->liberally with this sauce.

For recipes like this I find the meat absorbes the flavor of the sause quite
a bit more if you cook it in a crock pot first (which takes some time) until
it is about half to three-fourth done and then finish in the grill.  You will
be surprised how much better the taste.

Tom H.

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