Double-Triple Hickory Barbecue Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, broken up
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup catsup
1/4 cup dark molasses
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon hickory smoke salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
3 drops hot pepper sauce

Preparation

In large saucepan heat butter, add onion and garlic. Saute 5 minutes.
Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Strain.
Store in a covered jar in refridgerator.
This will keep for about 2-3 weeks.
Makes 4 cups.