Texas style barbecue sauce #2

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsPickling spices
1teaspoonWhole cloves
1eachMedium onion, chopped
2eachesStalks celery, chopped
36ouncesKetchup
½cupChili sauce
1quartWater
½cupCider vinegar
1tablespoonDry mustard
½cupWorcestershire sauce
½cupLight brown sugar, packed
¼tablespoonGarlic, powder
1tablespoonSalt, to taste
1tablespoonTabasco
2tablespoonsLemon juice

Directions

Tie pickling spices and cloves loosely in cheesecloth bag. Combine all ingredients in a heavy pot; heat to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer slowly, about 1½ hours. Remove from heat; cool partially.

Remove spice bag. Pour mixture into blender and blend until smooth.

Cover until ready to serve.

From: The Great Barbecue Companion, Mops, Sops, Sauces, and Rubs by : Bruce Bjorkman