1/3 c. liquid brown sugar
1/3 c. vinegar
1/3 c. tomato paste

Combine all ingredients together and mix well. Use at once or store covered in the refrigerator. Makes 1 cup.

ITALIAN:

Add 1 envelop of Italian salad dressing mix and 1/4 cup oil to 1 cup of basic sauce and mix well.

HOT 'N SPICY:

Add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoons dry mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon of Tabasco sauce to 1 cup of basic sauce. Mix well.

PUNGENT GINGER:

Add 1 small onion, chopped fine, 1 teaspoon dry mustard and 1/2 tsp. ground ginger to 1 cup of basic sauce. Mix well.