Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium sweet onion or 1/4 large, finely minced (sweet onion only)
- 6 cloves of garlic, finely minced
- 32 ounces crushed tomatoes or tomato passata
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Hot sauce to taste
How to Make
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Step 1: Sauté the onion over low heat in a heavy bottom pan for about 15 minutes, until very soft and sweet and just light brown.
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Step 2: Add the garlic and continue to sauté for a minute or two.
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Step 3: Increase the heat to medium low and add all the rest of ingredients.
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Step 4: Bring to a simmer and then turn the heat back down to low.
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Step 5: Stir, simmering until slightly thickened and reduced, about 30 minutes.
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Step 6: Allow to cool and refrigerate.
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