Paul's Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 1 cup chili sauce
• 1 cup bottled barbecue sauce
• 1 tablespoon mustard powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

1. Melt butter with oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add onion and next 3 ingredients, and sauté 5 to 6 minutes or until onion is tender.
3. Stir in brown sugar and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 10 minutes. Pour mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a bowl, discarding solids.