Two Basic Barbecue Sauces

In a saucepan heat 3 tablespoons bacon drippings, and stir in 1/4 cup grated onion and 1garlic clove, mashed. Cook the mixture over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until meat begins to brown.

In a bowl, mix 1cup tomato ketchup, ¼ cup each cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. 1 tablespoon prepared mustard, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon each of Tabasco and chilli powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add this to the saucepan and cook the sauce, stirring constantly, over low heat until it thickens. Simmer the sauce gently for 10 minutes and serve it very hot, with any barbecued meat or fowl.

OR

Sauté 5 garlic cloves, diced. In 1/3 cup olive oil until the garlic is golden. Add ½ cup red wine, Bring he wine to a boil, and simmer for 2 minutes. Add ¼ cup A.1. Sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, mustard, and oregano, 1 cup brown stock, and ½ cup tomato paste and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes Correct the seasoning to taste with a dash of Tabasco and lemon juice. For meat, game, or poultry.
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