Basic Barbecue Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/4 c. catsup
1/3 c. Worcestershire sauce
1/3 c. brown sugar
2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Preparation

Heat oil in a medium saucepan and cook the onion and garlic gently for 10 minutes.
Add the catsup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chili powder and cayenne; mix well.
Let simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Brush on chicken or ribs during the last five to ten minutes of grilling.
Makes 2 1/2 cups.