1 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 c. V-8 vegetable juice
2 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce

In saucepan over medium heat, in hot butter cook onion until tender. Add remaining ingredients. Heat, stirring until mixture is thickened. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use to baste spareribs, beef or chicken during broiling or grilling. Makes 1 3/4 cups.