Best of the West Barbecue Sauce This sauce has been around for so long that its origin has disappeared into the sunset. It can be used for many things. 1 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups white onion, diced 1 1/2 cups catsup 1 1/2 cups bottled water 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup Mexican lime juice 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce 3 teaspoons prepared mustard 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon dried sweet basil 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/3 cup pancake syrup Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Simmer slowly at least 2 hours uncovered. Sauce will become bitter if cooked with a lid. Makes about 4 cups.