Smoky Barbecue Sauce

By JJCR

Ingredients

• 2 medium size onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup butter
• 3 cups tomato juice
• 1 tbsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 3 tbsp. catsup
• 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
• Red pepper to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. mustard
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1 tsp. brown sugar
• 2 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 cup liquid smoke
• 3 cups water

Preparation

Step 1

Saute onion and garlic in butter. Stir in remaining ingredients, and simmer 30 minutes. May be prepared ahead and stored in refrigerator.

Yield: about 6 1/2 cups.

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