Rudy Mikeska's Bar B-Q Sauce
Recipe courtesy Tim Mikeska
Though the quantities are large, these are the recipes tested by the chef.

1 pound butter
1 pound onions, finely chopped
5 lemons, cut into 8 wedges, lengthwise
1/3 gallon Worcestershire sauce
3 ounces red wine vinegar
3 ounces granulated garlic
1 to 2 pounds brown sugar, to taste
1 gallon ketchup
12 ounces tomato juice
8 ounces V-8 juice
Tomato puree, as needed for thickness
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

In a large sauce pot, melt the butter. Add the onions, lemons, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, and granulated garlic, cook until the onions are soft. Then add the brown sugar, ketchup, tomato juice, V-8 juice, and tomato puree. Taste and adjust the seasonings.

Recipe Summary
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 3 to 4 gallons
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