Stan's Barbecue Sauce

SB6's Note:

This is the only barbecue sauce my mom ever used. Very flavorful. Not a heavy sauce. Of course, in the south, we have to add a little bacon fat.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2.5 cup

• 1 medium onion , finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup celery , chopped
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1⁄8; teaspoon red pepper
• 2 tablespoons bacon fat
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 cup water
• ½ teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Melt butter; add onions and celery; cook til soft. Add remaining ingredients. Stir well and heat to boiling.
2. For spareribs; remove excess fat from ribs, brown on both sides in hot fat.
3. When sauce is boiling, pour over ribs. Bake at 350°F for 1 3/4 to 2 hours.

Reviews

[Brookelynne26]

This sauce turned out really nice. I used it to make BBQ Meatloaf. Thanks for a great recipe. Made this for Football Pool Week 15 win.

[westtextazzy]

Tell Stan that he's the MAN! Really a great sauce. Used on chicken and then the leftover sauce, I put over frozen meatballs on low heat in the crock pot! Very flavorful. The bacon grease makes it!!!! P

[diner524]

I made this sauce to use in BBQ'ing some skinless chicken thighs and it was wonderful. It isn't too sweet, has a bit of a tang and the perfect amount of heat for my tastes. I have never had a sauce with bacon fat added and loved that extra flavor added into the sauce. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Made for your win in Football Pool.