Shelly's Recipe

OLD KENTUCKY BBQ SAUCE

Category: Sauces - BBQ

1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup onion, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup celery, coarsely chopped
1 tsp garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
2 tsp whole peppercorns
2 tbsp butter
1 cup ketchup
2 1/4 tsp paprika
2 1/4 tsp chili powder
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce
1/4 tsp liquid smoke flavoring
2 tbsp lemon juice

In large saucepan combine the vinegar, water, onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, bay leaf and peppercorns. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes. Strain, discard solids; return liquid to saucepan.

Add butter, ketchup, paprika, chili powder, worcestershire sauce, sugar, mustard, cayenne pepper, Tabasco, liquid smoke and lemon juice. Stir over medium heat until butter melts. Reduce heat to low; simmer 20 minutes. Do not boil. Cool and store in refrigerator.