basic barbeque sauce

If you're grilling you need a barbeque sauce in many cases. Here's a basic version we hope you'll enjoy:

2 tablespoons butter
1 grated onion
2 cloves minced garlic
2 cups water
a pinch of salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
4 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons vinegar
4 tablespoons worchestershire sauce
1 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon tabasco

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium low heat, add onion and garlic until soft. Add water and remaining ingredients and stir until mixed well. Heat for 30 minutes.