Southern-Style Barbecue Sauce

From: The Southern Cookbook, edited by Claire S. Davidow, 1965

• 2 tbsp butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup diced, green pepper
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup chili sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp prepared mustard
• 1/2 tsp prepared horseradish
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp chili powder

Total Time: 1 Hour

Servings: About 2 3/4 cups sauce

• Heat butter in a saucepan. Add onion green pepper, and garlic. Cook over medium heat until onion and green pepper are just tender, stirring occasionally.
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• Combine remaining ingredients. Add to vegetable mixture; stir to blend well. Bring to boiling, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
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• Simmer over low heat 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, till vegetables are completely soft and flavors have blended.