2 med. onions, chopped
2 pieces garlic, chopped
3/4 c. butter
3 c. V-8 juice or tomato juice
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. catsup
1/4 c. Worcestershire
1 tsp. chili powder
2 tbsp. mustard
1/4 c. vinegar
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. paprika
1/4 c. liquid smoke
Red-black pepper to taste

To 6 cups water add:

3 tbsp. pickling spices
1 tbsp. mustard seed
1 tbsp. celery seed
1 tsp. instant coffee
2 tbsp. kitchen bouquet