Double-Triple Hickory Barbecue Sauce

Excellent for spareribs, chicken and steak. Really good

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, broken up
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄4 cup cider vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup catsup
• 1⁄4 cup dark molasses
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1  tablespoon hickory smoke salt
• 1  teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  bay leaf
• 3  drops  hot pepper sauce

Directions

1. In large saucepan heat butter, add onion and garlic. Saute 5 minutes.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Strain.
5. Store in a covered jar in refridgerator.
6. This will keep for about 2-3 weeks.
7. Makes 4 cups.