Shelly's Recipe

1948 ORIGINAL BARBECUE SAUCE

Category: Sauces - BBQ

1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 lb can whole tomatoes
1 (8 oz) can tomato paste
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/3 cup vinegar
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
2 fresh celery leaves, chopped
1 bay leaf
3 tbsp molasses
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp dry mustard
2 tsp Tabasco sauce, to taste
1/2 tsp ground clove
1/2 tsp ground allspice
2 slices lemon

Saute onion and garlic in butter in a saucepan until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes; stir occasionally. Discard bay leaf and lemon slices. Process through a food processor if desired. Use sauce for basting and as a side dish for dipping. Yield 3 cups.