1948 Original Barbecue Sauce
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Course : BBQ Sauce
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 12 (3 cups)
 

Ingredients:

1 medium onion -- chopped
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons butter -- melted
1 medium whole tomatoes
8 ounces tomato paste
1/2 cup celery -- chopped
1/3 cup vinegar
1/4 cup green pepper -- chopped
2 medium fresh celery leaves -- chopped
1 piece bay leaf
3 tablespoons molasses
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce -- to taste
1/2 teaspoon clove -- ground
1/2 teaspoon allspice -- ground
2 slices lemon
 

Preparation:

Sauté onion and garlic in butter in a saucepan until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes; stir occasionally. Discard bay leaf and lemon slices. Process through a food processor if desired. Use sauce for basting and as a side dish for dipping.