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Teresa

Serves/Makes:6

Ingredients

• 6 pitas (6-inch)
• 2 cups (475 ml) Western Barbecue Sauce (see recipe below)
• 2 cups (475 ml) chopped cooked chicken
• 1/2 lb (.2 kg). smoked Gouda cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/2 medium red onion, sliced thinly
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped cilantro
• Additional barbecue sauce and chopped cilantro for garnish
• Ingredients for Western Barbecue Sauce:
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups (475 ml) tomato puree
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp (5 ml) Tabasco sauce
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup (225 ml) brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) apple juice

Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees (200 C.).
• Set the pitas on a cookie sheet.
• Spread each with 1/4 cup (60 ml) Western Barbecue Sauce (see directions for making sauce below).
• Top with chicken, smoked Gouda and onion.
• Bake the pitas for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden-brown.
• Remove from the oven, sprinkle the top with chopped cilantro, and roll up.
• Secure with toothpicks.
• Serve with additional barbecue sauce and chopped cilantro.
• Directions for Barbecue Sauce:
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan, then add the onion and garlic.
• Saute for two or three minutes, until the vegetables have released their oils.
• Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.
• Cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
• If you prefer your sauce sweeter, add additional brown sugar; if you prefer it hotter, add more Tabasco.
• Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Makes about 3 cups (700 ml) sauce.

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