"Mutha" Sauce (Another Marilyn Davison Favorite)

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup minced onion
1/2 cup minced green pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
Pinch Kosher salt $ freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 can (28 oz.) tomato paste
2 cups Hunt's ketchup
1 cup water
3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup cayenne pepper or Tabasco
1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1 tbsp Liquid Smoke flavoring (optional)

In a large saucepan, pour in the oil. Set over medium-high heat. Toss in the onions, green peppers and jalapenos and stir. Season with salt and pepper and cook til soft but do not burn. add the garlic and cook one more minute. Add the rest of the ingredients except the Liquid Smoke.

Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Swirl in the Liquid Smoke if desired and let the sauce cool. Pour it into a glass container, cover and store in the refrigerator til ready to use. makes 6-7 cups.

Use on ribs and other ork cuts, chicken or shrimp. Best used in the oven as the sugars will burn over open fire.