Good Ole Boy Barbecue and Basting Sauce

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 large can whole tomatoes (14 1/2 oz)
• 8 oz tomato paste
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
• 2 fresh celery leaves, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 2 slices lemon

Method

Saute onion and garlic in butter in a saucepan until onion is soft and becoming translucent. Stir in all other ingredients and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, immediately reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

When cooked, discard bay leaf and lemon slices. Process in a food processor. Use sauce for basting and as a side dish for dipping.

Yield 3 cups.

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