Homemade Chipotle BBQ Sauce Recipe

In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped garlic and cook for another minute.
1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ large onion, 3 garlic cloves
Add the puréed tomatoes, chopped dates, sun-dried tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, chipotle chiles, adobo sauce, and ground ginger. Stir to combine.
3 cups puréed tomatoes, 5 pitted dates, 4 sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 chipotle chiles in adobe, chopped + 1 tablespoon adobe sauce, 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Once the sauce has thickened, use an immersion blender or transfer it to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. For more sweetness, add extra dates; for more heat, add additional chipotle chiles or adobo sauce.
Let the sauce cool to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container.