2 c. ketchup
1/4 lb. unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. garlic, chopped fine
1/2 c. dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 lemon, halved & seeded
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Hot sauce to taste
1 tsp. fresh ginger root, minced

Combine all ingredients in a medium-size saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes. Set aside until time to apply sauce to the grill meats.