Volunteer Fire Department Barbecue Sauce

In Texas, the VFD is considered the top of the line as far as BBQ goes.
  • 8 cups ketchup
  • 1/2 stick margarine or butter
  • 1/2 cup mustard
  • 1/2 cup soy
  • Juice of a lemon
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 6 drops Tabasco
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and simmer for 15 minutes.

  • Yields: about 2 quarts
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