How to Make Sweet and Savory Tomato Sauce for Barbeque or Roasting Pork and Poultry

This tangy condiment is splendid as a marinade or for basting when grilling or roasting ham, pork, turkey and chicken.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 1-2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large sweet onion chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 large can (28 oz) whole or chopped tomatoes (or equivalent fresh)
• 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fresh basil (1 tablespoon dried)

1. Melt butter in heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat. Cook onions, stirring, until golden.
2. Add tomatoes, salt, sugar and basil. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to simmer, stirring occasionally and cook 4-6 hours or until thick as ketchup.
4. Allow to cool. Pour sauce into covered glass or plastic container. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Tips & Warnings

• Watch carefully as this sauce simmers. If needed set a timer to remind yourself to stir occasionally.
• Best used within a 3-4 days!
• Particularly wonderful when used to grill pork or pork ribs!