Wildhorse Saloon Smoked Tomato and Herb Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups diced onions
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/3 cup diced carrots
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 3 pints cherry tomatoes, smoked
• 1 1/3 cups cooking sherry
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon roasted garlic pepper
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 4 tablespoons Shiraz red wine

Instructions

1. Smoke tomatoes over hickory wood chips for 1 hour to obtain smoky flavor.
2. Take onions, carrots, celery and garlic and sweat in a stockpot over medium heat until tender.
3. Add remaining ingredients except for the red wine. Puree and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for about 15 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and whisk in the red wine. Hold for serving or refrigerate.

Attribution

newschannel5.com - Chris Rains/ Executive Chef- Wildhorse Saloon, Wednesday, June 28, 2000