Barbecue Sauce (prodigy)

Ingredients:

1 md Carrot; finely minced
1 Celery stalk; finely sliced
1 tb Minced garlic
1 tb Tomato paste
1 1/2 ts Salt
1 ts Freshly ground black pepper
3 c Low-sodium chicken broth
3 Bay leaves
1 Sprig fresh thyme; -=OR=-
1/2 ts -Dried thyme
1 tb Brown sugar
1/2 c Cider vinegar
2 tb Ketchup
1 tb Dry mustard
1 ts Worcestershire sauce
1/4 ts Ground clove
1 ts Chili powder
1/4 ts Cayenne pepper

Method:

COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS in a pot, place over medium heat on the stove and cook until reduced to 3/4 cup.
Strain, and use to glaze chicken, meat or fish while grilling.
Makes 3/4 Cup MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK