1 (32 oz.) bottle ketchup
1/2 lb. bacon, diced
1 lg. onion, chopped
1/2 to 1 c. brown sugar (some like the sauce sweeter than others)
1/2 c. cider vinegar
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. chili powder
1 c. water

Swish water inside ketchup bottle and add to other ingredients.

In a 2 quart saucepan saute bacon and onion until transparent not browned. Add remaining ingredients and cook over medium heat until thick, about 30 minutes. Makes 1 quart.