Homemade BBQ Sauce

MAY IS NATIONAL BBQ MONTH!

Kitchen Bananas

1 cup of water

¼ cup of lemon juice

¼ cup and 2 tablespoons of firmly packed brown sugar

¼ cup of butter (margarine works just fine)

2 tablespoons of cider vinegar

1 tablespoon of paprika

2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce

¾ teaspoon of salt

½ teaspoon of pepper

1 or 2 drops of liquid smoke – for a smokey flavor

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar melts.  Boil, uncovered, until reduced to 1 1/3 cups.