Recipe: Barbecue Sauce with Mustard

BARBECUE SAUCE WITH MUSTARD

"Baste over chicken, turkey, ham or hot dogs."

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup vinegar, divided use
1 cup molasses
1 cup ketchup
1 cup prepared mustard
2 tablespoons oil

Combine first seven ingredients in a small saucepan. Stir in enough vinegar to make a paste; set aside.

Combine molasses, ketchup, mustard, oil and remaining vinegar; add to herb paste. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; cool completely.

Pour into a glass jar; cover tightly. Store refrigerated for up to 3 months.

Source: Barbecuing and Sausage Making Secrets Sausage by Charles Knote