Basic Tomato BBQ Sauce

Condiment

Simple, very basic BBQ sauce good for experimentation to develope your own "Signature Sauce".


Directions

Cook garlic and onion until soft, then add rest of ingredients. Simmer on low 20-30 minutes. Keep stirring often to prevent burning, then refrigerate for a few days before use. This allows the flavors to blend and mellow. (You can use it right away but in really does improve with age)

A simple addition to this recipe which makes a dramatic change is to add about half a can of beer. Believe it or not the cheapest beer you can find, one of the old Stag, Falstaff, Pabst Blue Ribbon or Busch beers. A stronger hops flavor makes a huge difference.

Another variation that makes for an interesting sauce is to use Lea & Perrins White Wine Worcestershire (now called Lea & Perrins Marinade for Chicken, I think). It changes the flavor distinctly.