Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. vegetable oil or margarine
  • 1 very large onion, diced
  • 1 very large green pepper, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp. seasoned pepper
  • 1 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. raisins
  • 1 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. chili cortidos
  • 1 Tbsp. hot pepper sauce
  • 4 lemons, sliced, juiced and cut up
  • 1 Tbsp. sassafras tea
  • 1 small can crushed pineapple
  • 2 diced apples and oranges
  • 1/2 c. Open Pit barbecue sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. A.1. steak sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/3 c. sweet pickle juice
  • 1/2 c. pickle relish
  • 1/4 c. dry mustard
  • 1/2 c. ketchup
  • 1 large can tomato sauce or paste
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 qt. apple cider vinegar
  • 6 bay leaves

Method

  • In a large 8-quart stockpot, simmer the oil, onion, green pepper and celery until transparent. Add all the other ingredients and cook on low heat for approximately 2 hours. After the sauce has cooked for 2 hours, thicken, if necessary, with 2 tablespoons cornstarch blended with 1/2 cup cold water.
  • Add to the sauce and cook for another 1/2 hour.