Cooper's BBQ/Mop Sauce

By chuck

Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que is pretty famous in Llano, Texas, so you know this copy cat barbecue sauce is good.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup Lone Star beer (or any other lager). Drink any that is left over.
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons steak sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• Hot sauce to taste (start with 2 teaspoons of Tabasco sauce for mild heat)
• 2 cups beef, veal, or chicken stock

Preparation

Step 1

Mix the paprika, black pepper, chili powder, and cumin in a small bowl.

In a one quart saucepan, melt the butter or bacon fat and gently cook the onion over medium heat until translucent.

Add the garlic, bell pepper, and the spice mix you made in step (1). Stir, and cook for two minutes to extract the flavors.

Add the stock and the rest of the ingredients. Stir until well blended. Simmer on medium for 15 minutes. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for a month or so.