Sous Vide BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

1 onion sliced
3 cloves garlic
2 bay leaves
6 whole cloves
2 star anise
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 chipotles in adobo sauce - canned
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
1/4 cup molasses
1 heaped tablespoon brown sugar
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
double shot strong espresso
1/2 tablespoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
Pinch fresh ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground clove
1/8 teaspoon tumeric
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika

Method

Cook the onions over medium heat with the garlic, bay, cloves and star anise until soft.  Remove the bay and star anise.

Add the remaining ingredients and gently bring to a simmer for around 10 minutes then blend to a smooth sauce consistency.  Can be returned to the heat for additional simmering if you want it thicker.

Store in fridge once cooked.