Quick Barbecue Sauce

1/4 c Finely Chopped Onion

1 Clove Garlic, Finely Chopped

2 tb Butter Or Margarine

1 c Catsup

1/4 c Brown Sugar, Firmly Packed

1/4 c Lemon Juice

1 tb Worcestershire Sauce

1 ts Prepared Mustard

1/8 ts Hot Pepper Sauce

In small saucepan, cook onion and garlic in margarine until tender.

Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 15 to 20 minutes.

Use as basting sauce for pork, chicken or beef.

Refrigerate leftovers.

MICROWAVE: In 1-qt glass measure, microwave margarine on full power (high) 30 to 45 seconds or until melted.

Add Onion and Garlic.

Microwave on full power (high) 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until tender.

Add remaining ingredients; cover with waxed paper.

Microwave on full power (high) 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture boils.

Microwave on 2/3rds power (medium-high) 4 to 5 mins. to blend flavors.

Proceed as above.