Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      tablespoons   butter or margarine
   1      cup           chopped onion
     1/2  cup           chopped celery with leaves
     1/4  cup           chopped green pepper
   1      tablespoon    minced garlic
  29      ounces        canned whole tomatoes -- drained and
                        -- coarsely
                        chopped
   6      ounces        tomato paste
     1/3  cup           red wine vinegar
   3      tablespoons   molasses
   2                    lemon slices
   2      teaspoons     Tabasco pepper sauce
   2      teaspoons     dry mustard
   1                    bay leaf
     1/2  teaspoon      ground cloves
     1/2  teaspoon      ground allspice

Preparation:

This classic spicy barbecue sauce has a mellow, rich flavor that is marvelous with just about anything you'd care to grill. Serve additional sauce on the side. In a heavy non-aluminum saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onion, celery, pepper, and garlic for 5 minutes, or until the onion is tender but not browned. Add the remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Discard the lemon slices and bay leaf. Brush the sauce on chicken, ribs, frankfurters, or hamburgers during grilling, broiling, or baking. Makes 2-1/4 cup