1 tbsp. butter
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup molasses (can sub with Maple Syrup)
1/2 cup apple cider
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup lager style beer
1 tbsp. yellow mustard
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. cayenne pepper (can sub with hot sauce, to taste)
1 tbsp. paprika

In a medium saucepan - over medium heat - melt butter. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes - until softened. Add rest of ingredients: bring to a boil and simmer until sauce is reduced to about 2 cups (takes about 30 minutes).

Submitted by: Phyllis Chittum