Barbecue Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. tomato ketchup
1 Tbsp. ground red pepper
2 c. water
1 Tbsp. salt
2 c. mustard
2 Tbsp. black pepper
4 c. vinegar
2 sticks oleo
4 Tbsp. cornstarch

Preparation

Mix all ingredients in large roaster, except for cornstarch. Cook over medium to low heat for about an hour.
Add cornstarch, mixed with another 1/2 cup water; stir in to thicken.
Add a small bottle white Karo syrup ad if you want it hotter, you can add some crushed red pepper.
Cool and pour into jars; store in refrigerator.
Makes about a gallon.