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  2 0 Just noticed no one offered any recipes.  Here are two recipes I've used over the years.  Both can be easily modified (add more spice, garlic, molasses, less sugar, etc) and both appeal to adults and children.  Basic BBQ Sauce (from my Mom): Minced onion (to taste) Minced garlic (to taste) 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 3/4 cup water 1 cup Ketchup 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon mustard 1/4 teaspoon pepper Mix together and simmer on stove.  Use immediately, referigerate for up to two weeks, or freeze.  ********************************************* The Carter Family's Barbeque Sauce (Reprinted from an old Bon Appetit magazine--date unknown) Hot BBQ Sauce: The Carters enjoyed Southern-style barbeques as White House residents and were often served barbequed meat in the dining room as well as outdoors. Makes 1 quart 3 tablespoons vetable oil (I use olive or canola)  1 cup diced onions 4 garlic cloves, finely minced 1/2 cup diced green bell peppers 1/2 cup diced celery 3 cups tomato juice 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 tablespoons dry mustard 2/3 cup brown sugar Prepare a tied cheesecloth "spice bag" containing rind of 1/2 lemon, 4 whole cloves, 24 whole black peppercorns, 1 bay leaf, pinch of whole rosemary, and a pinch each of dried thyme, oregano, and marjoram. Directions: 1. Heat oil in a 3-quart saucepan, add onions and garlic and saute for 2 minutes. 2. Add green pepper and celery; saute for 2 minutes more. 3. Stir in tomato juice, tomato paste, vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, dry mustard, and brown sugar. 4. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. 5. Add spice bag. Set cover slightly ajar, and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring often. 6. Remove spice bag. Process sauce in a blender until smooth and use at once or keep refrigerated in a covered jar for up to 2 weeks. NOTE: Both BBQ sauces freeze well and can be doubled. These are both good basic recipes to keep on hand.  Also, they are a healthier alternative to bottled sauces which are full of ingredients we can't always pronouce or identify. Does anyone else have any favorite BBQ sauce recipes?  I'd love to try something new!  Bon appetit.  -Andrea Master Gardener Andrea answered in Cooking Tips & Tricks 11 months ago | Report 1 comment by Marconia … 0 0 Thank you! Both look great! Marconia commented 11 months ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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