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Barbecue Sauce

A historical recipe from Grandma's Recipes for Mother and Daughter, by American Molasses Company (1950).

A historical recipe

Grandma's Recipes for Mother and Daughter, by American Molasses Company (1950). Project Gutenberg eBook #65507.

From an old book: a historical recipe, not current advice. Its methods, additives and storage may be unsafe by today's standards.

Source and licence

From Grandma's Recipes for Mother and Daughter, by American Molasses Company (1950). Digitised by Project Gutenberg, eBook #65507 (https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65507). Public domain in the USA; its status may differ elsewhere.

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Ingredients

Method

  1. 3 tablespoons butter or margarine ½ cup chopped onions 6-oz.
  2. can tomato paste ¾ cup water 3 tablespoons vinegar 3 tablespoons GRANDMA’S MOLASSES 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons dry mustard ½ teaspoon pepper ¾ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic bud Melt butter or margarine in saucepan.
  3. Add onions;
  4. cook until limp.
  5. Add remaining ingredients;
  6. mix well.
  7. Pour over frankfurters, spareribs, hamburgers, or meat balls that have been browned.
  8. Cook over low heat or bake in oven until the sauce is of desired thickness and meat is tender.
  9. YIELD: 1½ cups sauce.