Marks fresh barbecue sauce

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3xesGarlic cloves
2xesLarge onions
2xesCelery ribs
1cupOpen pit hickory flavor
¾cupVinegar(white)
¼teaspoonCumin(ground)
1xPeck fresh tomatoes
1xGreen pepper
1cupDark brown sugar
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1xBay leaf

Directions

Chop onion, pepper, celery and garlic and saute in a heavy pan in olive oil(or vegetable oil) until soft but not browned. Chop tomatoes coarsley and add to onion mixture, add bay leaf and simmer about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, let cool slightly.

Press entire contents of this through a colander to remove seeds and pulp. Return strained mixture to pan and add remaining ingredients.

Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally until mix is thick and bubbly. Seal in jars or freeze. Makes about two quarts.

One or two seeded and chopped hot peppers may be added to the onion mixture for a spicy sauce. Use in the last ten minutes of barbecueing as a basting sauce, preferably while sauce is still hot.

Submitted By MARK MIKLAS On 03-10-95