Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

• 12 ounce can additive free tomato paste
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/8 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/8 cup finely chopped celery
• 5 cloves of garlic, finely minced-- this can be adjusted to taste
• 1/8 cup green pepper, finely chopped(optional)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar

Directions

1. Combine tomato paste, sauce, apple cider vinegar, and water.
2. Bring to boil.
3. Add remaining ingredients, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Remember to stir frequently.
5. Puree, if desired; or serve chunky for a sloppy joe type sauce.

Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Recipe © 1996 Diane Hartman, all rights reserved