Brazilian barbecues are justly famous, and this sauce can be used for
basting during the slow cooking process. Feel free to use it for
American-style barbecues as well.
Ingredients
8 dried malagueta chiles, seeds and stems removed, crushed, or
substitute piquin or Thai chiles
3 cups vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 small onion, minced
2 tablespoons minced Italian parsley
1 teaspoon crushed rosemary
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons minced fresh marjoram or oregano leaves
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a glass jar, cover, and shake well. Let stand
for at least two hours to blend the flavors. Store in a refrigerator
until ready to use.