Barbecue Sauce - Microwave

4 tb Unsalted Butter
1 md Onion, Chopped
1 Clove Garlic, Minced
1/2 c Diced Celery
1 c Water
1 c Catsup
1 Diced Red Pepper
1/4 c Fresh Lime Juice
2 tb Cider Vinegar
1 tb Worcestershire Sauce
1 Slice Lime Cut In Half
1/2 ts Ground Cumin
1/4 ts Chili Powder
3 ds Tabasco Sauce
Salt To Taste
1/4 c Chopped Fresh Coriander

Microwave butter, onion and garlic in a medium microwave safe bowl, covered with plastic wrap, on high power for 2 minutes. Stir in celery and microwave covered for 2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients except coriander until blended. Microwave covered for 7 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Puree sauce in a blender bowl or food processor. Transfer to bowl and stir in all but 1 tb coriander. Garnish with remaining coriander. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 2-1/2 cups.

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