Struttin' sauce from s&s

2 +1/4 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOil; preferably canola or corn
1mediumOnion; chopped
2eachesGarlic cloves; minced
1cupTomato puree
¾cupCider vinegar
¾cupWater
6tablespoonsBrown sugar
6tablespoonsChili powder
¼cupTomato paste
3tablespoonsWorcestershire sauce
3teaspoonsTo 4 teaspoons celery salt
1tablespoonPrepared yellow mustard
1tablespoonFresh-ground black pepper
1tablespoonCorn syrup
1tablespoonPure liquid hickory smoke (optional)

Directions

In a saucepan, warm the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until they are softened, about 5 minutes. Mix in the remaining ingredients, reduce the heat to low, and cook the mixture until it thickens, approximately 30 minutes. Stir frequently. If the consistency is thicker than you prefer, add a little water. Use the sauce warm or chilled. It keeps, refrigerated, for a couple of weeks.

From _Smoke & Spice_ by Cheryl Alters Jamison & Bill Jamison The Harvard Common Press, 1994 ISBN 1-55832-061-X Typos by Jeff Pruett Submitted By JEFF PRUETT On 05-26-95