Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) bottle Heinz ketchup
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1/8 cup honey
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1/8 cup brown sugar
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1/8 cup butter
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3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce (start with 1/4 cup. Add rest gradually stop when you reach your desired taste.)
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1 small orange, zest of
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1/4 cup diced onion
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2 whole bay leaves
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1 teaspoon oregano
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1 teaspoon basil
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1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
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1 teaspoon ground mustard
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
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3 dashes louisiana hot sauce
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1 tablespoon dried red chili pepper
Instructions
- In a med. saucepan over med. heat. Simmer Ketchup, honey, sugar and butter.
- Stir constantly until butter is completely melted - Do not boil!
- Add other ingredients- simmer 10 minutes and taste.
- Gradually add additional seasoning until desired flavor is reached. (ie. Spicier- more pepper, sweeter- more honey.)
- IMPORTANT.
- When adding ingredients do not exceed 1/8 teaspoons at a time. After you add, let it simmer for at least five minutes This will bring the flavors and give you a more honest taste.
- Also if you boil it you'll most likely burn it, so stir constantly.