Barbecue sauce (microwave)

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsButter or margarine
1mediumOnion, finely chopped
1Clove garlic, peeled and crushed
2tablespoonsFinely chopped green pepper
¾cupCatsup
¼cupWater
¼cupCider vinegar
¼teaspoonDry mustard
¼cupFirm packed dark brown sugar
¼teaspoonSalt
drop(few) Tabasco sauce,to taste

Directions

1. Place butter, onion, garlic and green pepper in a deep, 1½- quart heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole and heat in Microwave Oven 3 minutes or until tender. Stir occasionally. 2. Add remaining ingredients; stir well to combine. 3. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 2 minutes or until sauce bubbles. Serve over meat or poultry.

Makes 2 ¼ cups