MAMA’S BARBECUE SAUCE

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups onion
1 cup oil
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1 1/2 cups water
2/3 cup lemon juice
6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
6 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons prepared mustard
4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Combine onion and oil in a blender container and process until onion is finely chopped. Place mixture in large skillet or Dutch oven and cook over medium heat 5-10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Use to baste chicken, ribs or pork while grilling. If desired, heat a portion of remaining sauce to serve with meal. Place unused sauce in empty squeeze bottles and refrigerate or freeze. Makes 5-6 cups. –Willard and Dea Powe, Dallas County