Ron Scher's barbecue sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup
• ½ cup cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• Salt to taste, if desired
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 3 bay leaves, crumbled
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons strong paprika
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (24 servings)

    34 calories; 2 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 4 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 5 milligrams cholesterol; 130 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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About three cups

Preparation

1. Combine all the ingredients, except the butter, in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 20 minutes. The sauce should have the consistency of ketchup.
2. Strain the sauce through a sieve, using a plastic spatula to push the solids through. Swirl in the butter.

25 minutes