Barbecue Sauce from Gary Nelson
Ingredients
Makes about 10 cups, 20 calories per tablespoon.
- 4 cups ketchup about two 24-oz. bottles
- ½ cup Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup cider vinegar
- 1 cup butter or margarine
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 6 garlic cloves crushed
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
- 2 cups finely chopped onions
- 4 ½ cups beer
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in large stainless steel or enamel saucepot.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; simmer 1 hour.
- Remove bay leaves.
- Store in covered containers in refrigerator overnight to allow flavors to mellow.
- Can be made ahead up to 1 month in advance.
