Good Ole Boy Barbecue and Basting Sauce
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 tablespoons butter, melted
* 1 large can whole tomatoes (14 1/2 oz)
* 8 oz tomato paste
* 1/2 cup celery, chopped
* 1/3 cup vinegar
* 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
* 2 fresh celery leaves, chopped
* 1 bay leaf
* 3 tablespoons molasses
* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
* 2 teaspoons dry mustard
* 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce, to taste
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
* 1/2 teaspoon allspice
* 2 slices lemon
Directions
Saute onion and garlic in butter in a saucepan until onion is soft and becoming translucent. Stir in all other ingredients and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, immediately reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
When cooked, discard bay leaf and lemon slices. Process in a food processor. Use sauce for basting and as a side dish for dipping.
