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As much as I think I love to barbecue; I think what I really love is conjuring up new barbecue sauces. I’m going through a fruit phase; maybe it’s an extension of how fruit has permeated my salads and salad dressings but I’ve found them to be so complimentary to the seasonings that make up sauces for the grill. This recipe required both a rub for the chicken and then a sauce that is put on that same chicken later in the game…by the time all is said and done the flavor that was imparted to this smoked chicken was amazing. I created this dish for a backyard get together I’ll be posting about later this week and the sauce was so loved I was asked if I would please bottle it and sell it. How about if I just give you the recipe instead?

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