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Easy Barbecue Sauce

December 11, 1986

• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons mustard
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper OR chili powder OR ground thyme

Combine all ingredients—it’s ready to use! Use for basting chicken or spare ribs. Also goes good on hamburgers.

Alternate Recipe

October 19, 2008

• 1 - 6 oz. can tomato paste
• 1 - can water (use same can)
• 2 tablespoons additional water
• 1 tablespoon vinegar OR lemon or lime juice
• 3 tablespoons mustard (Dijon works well)
• 6 tablespoons golden brown sugar (or combine white and dark brown sugars)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme

Blend all ingredients thoroughly. Sauce is ready to use.

For chicken pieces: bake uncovered at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes, then cover with sauce and bake one hour longer.