Monday, September 19, 2011

Barbecue Sauce and saving money . . .

There is no reason to panic when you want to make a spice chicken dish and discover the cupboard is lacking in a handy bottle of barbecue sauce. Although I do watch the sales and try to keep a few bottles on hand, I've also found myself without this necessary ingredient for a barbecued chicken dinner. Since the last time this happened, I've found a way to cover all my bases and do it less expensively. Also, have to say that my family prefers my homemade sauce now to the store-bought variety.

1/3 cup cider vinegar

1/4 cup chili sauce

1 14 ½ to 20 ounce can of tomato sauce

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon dry mustard

Combine all ingredients in medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. Makes 1 1/3 cups. Use for chicken, spareribs, hamburgers, etc.


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