Avery Island Barbecue Sauce Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. butter or possibly margarine
• 1 c. minced onion
• 1/2 c. minced celery with leaves
• 1/4 c. minced green bell pepper
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh garlic
• 29 ounce whole tomatoes, liquid removed and minced
• 1 can tomato paste, (6-ounces)
• 1/3 c. red wine vinegar
• 3 Tbsp. molasses
• 2 x lemon slices
• 2 tsp TABASCO pepper sauce
• 2 tsp dry mustard
• 1 x bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp grnd cloves
• 1/2 tsp grnd allspice

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