Double-Triple Hickory Barbecue Sauce

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, broken up
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup catsup
• 1/4 cup dark molasses
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon hickory smoke salt
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 drops hot pepper sauce

1. In large saucepan heat butter, add onion and garlic. Saute 5 minutes.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Strain.
5. Store in a covered jar in refridgerator.
6. This will keep for about 2-3 weeks.
7. Makes 4 cups.

butter, onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, cider vinegar, catsup, dark molasses, chili powder, hickory smoke salt, mustard, worcestershire sauce, pepper, bay leaf, pepper sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/double-triple-hickory-barbecue-sauce-130252 (may not work)