Copycat Swiss Chalet BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1/4 cup tomato juice
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 3/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 6 drops Tabasco sauce
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 1/2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

1. 1

   Pour cups of water and tomato juice into 1 1/2 qt saucepan. Add bouillon

2. 2

   cube, paprika, sugar, salt, basil, parsley, poultry seasoning, thyme, ginger, mustard, onion powder, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco.

3. 3

   Stir well or whisk to mix. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Stir in lemon juice.

4. 4

   Mix cornstarch and water to smooth paste. Add to mixture and cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes until sauce thickens. Whisk in oil.