Maple Syrup Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 c Maple syrup
• 1 c Ketchup
• 1 c Onion- finely chopped
• 1/4 c Firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 c Apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 c Lemon juice
• 1/4 c Water
• 2 tb Olive oil
• 2 tb Worcestershire sauce
• 2 ts Garlic- finely chopped
• 2 ts Lemon rind- grated
• 1 ts Salt
• 1/4 ts Hot sauce

Preparation:

• Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
• Cool.
• Pour mixture into container of a blender, process until smooth.
• Remove 1 cup sauce, and brush over [the article is about chicken] the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
• Serve chicken with remaining sauce.
• Refrigerate sauce up to 1 month.
• Yield: 3-1/2 cups