Aunt Julia’s Barbecue Sauce

By BobD

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons tomato puree
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
• 1/4 cup tomato juice
• 1/4 cup Heinz chile sauce
• 1/4 cup Tabasco
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon dried mustard powder
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all of the ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Let cool, then transfer to a jar.