Simmered Barbecue Sauce

• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic -- peeled and minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup beer
• 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar -- optional

Blend all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer until reduced by half; stir occasionally. The sauce will probably take an hour or more to cook down.
Recipe source: "The Frugal Gourmet Cooks American"