1948 original barbecue sauce

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1mediumOnion; chopped
2Cloves garlic; minced
2tablespoonsButter or margarine; melted
1can(14 1/2-ounce) whole tomatoes
1can(8-ounce) tomato sauce
½cupChopped celery
cupWhite vinegar
¼cupChopped green pepper
2Fresh celery leaves; chopped
1Bay leaf
3tablespoonsMolasses
teaspoonSalt
2teaspoonsDry mustard
2teaspoonsHot sauce
½teaspoonGround cloves
½teaspoonGround allspice
2Lemon slices

Directions

Saute' onion and garlic in butter in a saucepan until tender. Stir in tomatoes and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes; stir occasionally. Remove and discard bay leaf and lemon slices. Process mixture through a food mill or in a food processor, if desired. Use sauce for basting, or serve with chicken.

Yield: 3 cups. Scanned & Proofed by Gene Johnston (ejohnston@...)

Recipe by: Meco Barbecue & Smoker Cookbook Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #893 by "Eugene Johnston" <ejohnston@...> on Nov 09, 1997