Friday, September 9, 2011

Firecracker BBQ Sauce

1/2 cup cider vinegar 
1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons prepared mild yellow mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 thick slices lemon
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

In small heavy saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, mustard, salt, pepper, paprika, onion, lemon and butter; bring to a boil over medium high heat.

Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in ketchup and Worcestershire.  

Can refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Use for basting grilled or broiled meats or poultry.

Makes 1 1/4 cups