Smokin' Chokin' Barbecue Sauce

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 small red onions, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (optional)
• 2 cups merlot wine
• 1 (12 ounce) jar chokecherry preserves
• 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 4 dried chipotle peppers, ground (about 2 tablespoons)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

1. Put oil a dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add onions, garlic and jalapeno peppers and cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add merlot, increase heat to medium high, and reduce by half.
4. Add chokecherry preserves and cook 5 more minutes.
5. Add tomatoes, chipotle, salt and pepper.
6. Bring back to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
7. Add soy, worcestershire and vinegar.
8. simmer another 10 minutes.
9. Adjust seasonings.
10. Let sit overnight.

olive oil, red onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers, merlot wine, preserves, tomatoes, peppers, salt, black pepper, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/smokin-chokin-barbecue-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)