Marks Fresh Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients:

• 3 Garlic cloves
• 2 Large onions
• 2 Celery ribs
• 1 c Open pit hickory flavor
• 3/4 c Vinegar(white)
• 1/4 ts Cumin(ground)
• 1 Peck fresh tomatoes
• 1 Green pepper
• 1 c Dark brown sugar
• 2 tb Olive oil
• 1 Bay leaf

Preparation:

• Chop onion, pepper, celery and garlic and saute in a heavy pan in olive oil(or vegetable oil) until soft but not browned.
• Chop tomatoes coarsley and add to onion mixture, add bay leaf and simmer about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat, let cool slightly.
• Press entire contents of this through a colander to remove seeds and pulp.
• Return strained mixture to pan and add remaining ingredients.
• Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally until mix is thick and bubbly.
• Seal in jars or freeze.
• Makes about two quarts.
• One or two seeded and chopped hot peppers may be added to the onion mixture for a spicy sauce.
• Use in the last ten minutes of barbecueing as a basting sauce, preferably while sauce is still hot.