Shelly's Recipe

BASTING SAUCE

Category: Sauces, Marinades, Spices, Glazes and Rubs

1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 carrots, chunked
2 stalks celery with leaves, coarsely chopped
2 bay leaves
1 heaping tsp thyme
1 lemon, juiced and whole lemon included
1 tbsp kosher salt and coarse ground pepper
1 quart water

Simmer ingredients for 30 minutes. Then add 1/2 lb unsalted butter and 1 pint apple cider vinegar. Strain, baste meat and let dry and baste again before placing on grill. Baste at 10-15 minute intervals, during cooking.