Homemade Spicy Sambal Barbecue Sauce

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely diced
• 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons sambal oelek chili paste (use up to 4 tablespoons)
• 3 cups ketchup
• 3/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• salt

1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add in onion, celery, green pepper and garlic; saute until tender (about 5-6 minutes).
3. Reduce the heat and stir in the brown sugar, stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved.
4. Add in all the remaining ingredients (start with 1 tablespoon sambal adding in more to taste) mix to combine and simmer over low heat for a minumum of 2 hours.
5. Season with more salt to taste.
6. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours before using.

onion, stalks celery, green bell pepper, garlic, brown sugar, oil, bay leaf, mustard, sambal oelek chili paste, ketchup, tomatoes, chili powder, worcestershire sauce, honey, red wine vinegar, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/homemade-spicy-sambal-barbecue-sauce-161149 (may not work)