WESTERN BEER BARREL BBQ SAUCE

By ClaudiaJan

Ingredients

• tablespoons chili powder OR:
• Coloradoans insist that bright red Colorac chili peppers are a prerequisite in this rib tickler. Speaking dispassionately, non-nativ chili powder will do in a pinch.
• 1 medium-size onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 can (12 ounces) beer
• 1/2 cup tomato juice
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 lemon, sliced
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• mild ground chilies 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/8 teaspoon leaf marjoram, crumbled 1/8 teaspoon leaf thyme, crumbled 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Saute onion and garlic in butter in medium-size saucepan over medium-low heat 5 minutes or until golden. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to boiling. Lower heat; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove lemon slices. Refrigerate cooled sauce in tightly covered container up to 2 weeks.