Original Chicago Red Sauce( for Spareribs)

Ingredients

• This sauce that can be used with the "Memphis Barbecue Spareribs".
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red cayenne pepper, depending on how hot you want it
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Directions

Mix together all ingredients except butter in 2-quart saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, 15 minutes. Remove from heat, then stir in butter. Use as basting or dipping sauce for ribs. Makes about 2 cups.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Redbook Magazine
Submitted By: Linda Wilson
lwilson@gatecom.com
Original Chicago Red Sauce( for Spareribs)