Ingredients

• Dry Mix
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt


• Wet Mix
• 2 cups ketchup
• 1/2 cup yellow mustard
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup A-1 (or other) steak sauce
• 1/4 cup dark molasses
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco (or other hot sauce)
• 1 cup dark (or light if you don't have brown) sugar
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 3 tablespoons oil or butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 medium garlic cloves, minced or crushed

Directions

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the chili powder, black pepper and salt. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the ketchup, mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire, lemon juice, steak sauce, molasses, honey, hot sauce and brown sugar. Set aside.

In a large sauce pan, heat 3 tablespoons oil or butter. Add onions and sauté for about 5 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic and sauté for another minute. Add the "Dry Mix." Blend into the onions and garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Add the wet mix to the onion and garlic mixture, and stir until thoroughly blended. Cook on medium heat for 15 minutes.

If you prefer the smooth version of this sauce, strain the sauce into a storage container and discard the onions and garlic. If you prefer the chunkier version, simply pour the entire mixture into a container. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight. Storing in the refrigerator is the preferred method, because it allows the flavors to blend more thoroughly.