Texas Style BBQ Sauce, 2


1/4 cup   butter (1/2 stick)
1 onion   small, chopped
1 clove   garlic, minced
3 ribs    celery, finely chopped
1 cup     ketchup
1/2 cup   cider vinegar
1/4 cup   worcestershire sauce
3         bay leaves
1 tsp     black pepper, freshly ground
1 Tbsp    chili powder, or to taste

In a large stainless or enamelware saucepan, melt the butter.  Add onion,
garlic and celery.  cook and stir until onion is tender.  Stir in the ketchup,
vinegar, 1-1/2 cups water and worcestershire sauce.  Add bay leaves and
pepper.  Simmer uncovered 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionaly to prevent
sticking.  Stir a small amount of sauce into chili powder and blend well.  Stir
chili mixture into sauce.  Remove bay leaves.  Let stand at room temperature
1 hour or overnight for best taste.  Leftover sauce can be refrigerated for 
several days.

Makes 2 cups.
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