Paul's Barbecue Sauce

Southern Living, 2005

MAKES 3 1/2 CUPS

    2 tablespoons butter                                           
    1 tablespoon olive oil                                         
    1 med. onion fine chop                                         
    1/2 green bell pepper fine chop                                
    4 cloves garlic minced                                         
    3 med. jalapeno chiles seeded, minced                          
    1 cup firm pack brown sugar                                    
    1 cup cider vinegar                                            
    1 cup chili sauce                                              
    1 cup bottled barbecue sauce                                   
    1 tablespoon dry mustard powder                                
    1 tablespoon paprika                                           
    3 tablespoons lemon juice                                      
    2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce                             
    2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce                                 
    2 tablespoons molasses                                         
    1/4 teaspoon salt                                              

Prep: 20 min/Cook: 20 min.

Can store in an airtight container up to 3 weeks.

Melt butter with oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.  Add onion and next 3 ingredients, and sauté 5 to 6 minutes or until onion is tender.

Stir in brown sugar and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 10 minutes. Pour mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a bowl, discarding solids.