Tangy Beer Barbecue Sauce Recipe

This versatile barbecue sauce recipe is easy and delicious.  Spiked with beer, the sauce has a nutty, bold flavor.  Use on chicken, ribs or beef.  Also use as a great marinade 

Makes about 2 cups of sauce

1/2 cup butter; 1 stick
1 onion; finely chopped
1 garlic clove; finely chopped
3 tablespoon vinegar
1 cup chili sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tablespoon mustard
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 can beer, brown ale recommended
2-3 dashes hot sauce
Salt and black pepper, to taste

In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until the onions are transparent, about 10 minutes.  Add the remaining ingredients.  Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 10 to 15 minutes.  Remove from heat.  OPTIONAL: Pour barbecue sauce through a strainer to remove the onion and garlic. Adjust seasonings to taste.  If not using right away, place in a container and store in the refrigerator for about 1 week