Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) bottles Heinz ketchup
1/8 cup honey
1/8 cup brown sugar
1/8 cup butter
3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce ( start with 1/4 cup. Add rest gradually stop when you reach your desired taste.)
1 small oranges, zest of
1/4 cup diced onions
2 whole bay leaves
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon garlic ( minced)
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
1 tablespoon dried red chili peppers
3 dashes louisiana hot sauce
Directions:
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.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 5 min.
Time total: 15 min.