Easy Barbecue Sauce

Here's a simple recipe made with ingredients one usually has on hand. Not too sweet or spicy, you can adjust recipe to your personal taste. I ran across this recipe years ago, when I had run out of sauce and didn't want to make a trip to the store.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 12 ounces

Ingredients

• 1  cup catsup
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄4 cup cider vinegar
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon celery seed
•  ground red pepper (optional) or   bottled hot pepper sauce, to give the sauce a little heat, you may add a little (optional)

Directions

1. In a small saucepan combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
2. Baste grilled meats with the sauce and serve extra sauce on the side.