2 cups tomato ketchup
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup prepared mustard
2 Tbs. chili powder
1 Tbs. finely ground black pepper
1 Tbs. onion powder
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. celery salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. cayenne (optional)
2 Tbs. peanut oil

• In a medium saucepan, saute the onion in oil until well carmelized.
• Combine all the ingredients with onion, bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for 25 min., stirring occasionally.
• Whisk well until all ingredients are well blended.