Memphis Magic Recipe
- 3 tablespoons butter, preferably unsalted
- ¼ cup minced onion
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- Dash of Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the onions begin to turn golden. Stir in the remaining ingredients, reduce the heat to low, and cook until the mixture thickens, approximately 20 minutes. Stir frequently.
- Use the sauce warm. It keeps, refrigerated, for a couple of weeks.