2 med. onion, finely chopped
Oil to saute onion
2 c. catsup
2/3 c. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. chili powder
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 c. water
4 or more hefty dashes Tabasco sauce

Saute the onion in a little oil until limp. Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer until the flavors blend nicely and the sauce becomes thick enough to stick on ribs. Makes 1 quart.