Category: Sauces

2 tbsp Butter Or Margarine

1 cup Chopped Onion

1/2 cup Chopped Celery With Leaves

1/4 cup Chopped Green Pepper

1 tbsp Minced Garlic

29 oz Canned Whole Tomatoes, Drained And Coarsely Chopped

6 oz Tomato Paste

1/3 cup Red Wine Vinegar

3 tbsp Molasses

2 Lemon Slices

2 tsp Tabasco Pepper Sauce

2 tsp Dry Mustard

1 Bay Leaf

1/2 tsp Ground Cloves

1/2 tsp Ground Allspice

This classic spicy barbecue sauce has a mellow, rich flavor that is marvelous with just about anything you'd care to grill. Serve additional sauce on the side.

In a heavy non aluminum saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onion, celery, pepper, and garlic for 5 minutes, or until the onion is tender but not browned. Add the remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Discard the lemon slices and bay leaf. Brush the sauce on chicken, ribs, frankfurters, or hamburgers during grilling, broiling, or baking. Makes 2-1/4 cup.