K C's Homemade Barbecue Sauce
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Course : BBQ Sauce
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: six 1/2-pint jars
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      pounds        fresh tomatoes -- diced
     1/2  cup           chopped onion
   2                    garlic cloves -- chopped
     1/2  teaspoon      thyme leaves
   1      teaspoon      basil leaves
   1      cup           fresh lemon juice
   1      cup           cider vinegar
     1/2  cup           brown sugar
   4      teaspoons     paprika
   1      tablespoon    salt
   2      teaspoons     cayenne
 

Preparation:

1. Cook the tomatoes with onion, garlic, thyme and basil in a heavy bottomed saucepan for 25 to 30 minutes.

2. Rub the mixture through a sieve (if you don't want pulp). Add lemon juice, cider vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, salt and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil.

3. Pour the sauce into sterilized 1/2-pint jars. Put on lids and process in a boiling water bath (212 degrees F.) for 10 minutes after water reaches boiling point. Store for future use.

4. When it's time to use, spoon the sauce into a saucepan and add 1 tablespoon oil; bring to a boi