Shelly's Recipe

SOUTHWESTERN BBQ SAUCE

Category: Sauces - BBQ

1 cup oil
1 1/2 cup diced onion
1 1/2 cups each ketchup and water
1/3 cup each Worcestershire sauce, lemon and lime juices
3 tbsp each packed brown sugar and white sugar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3 tsp prepared mustard
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp each dried sweet basil and garlic powder
1/3 cup maple syrup

Combine ingredients in a saucepan and simmer at least 2 hours, uncovered, stirring occasionally.

NOTE: Sauce will become bitter if cooked with a lid.