Allpurpose barbecue sauce

3 Cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsSalad oil
1mediumOnion, chopped
3cans(8 oz. each) tomato sauce
½cupRed wine vinegar
½cupFirmly packed brown sugar
2tablespoonsWorcestershire
1teaspoonCracked pepper

Directions

Heat 2 tablespoons salad oil in a 3-quart pan over medium heat. Add 1 medium-size onion, chopped; cook, stirring often, until soft (about 10 minutes). Stir in 3 cans (8 oz. each) tomato sauce, ½ cup red wine vinegar, ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire, and 1 teaspoon cracked pepper. Bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until thickened (about 45 minutes). Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. If made ahead, let cool, then cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Makes about 3 cups.