Kansas City Sauce

Liquid smoke flavoring recreates the flavor of authentic pit barbecue. Use this sauce for beef, pork or chicken.

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (16 ounce) bottle catsup (2 cups)
1/2 cup molasses
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Place oil in a large non-aluminum saucepan over medium-low heat, then saut