B.'s Sweet Maple Barbecue Sauce

This is B. Smith's BBQ Sauce, great on ribs.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 5 cups

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  medium onion, finely chopped
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 cup  orange juice
• 1  cup cider vinegar
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2  lemon slices
• 1  cup maple syrup
• 1⁄4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2  cups ketchup
• 2  tablespoons dry mustard
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add onion and garlic; sauté 5 to 6 minutes or until tender.
3. Add remaining ingredients.
4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring often.
5. Remove and discard lemon slices.
6. NOTE: Sauce can be made ahead and kept covered in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.