Catalan Barbecue sauce

Instructions:

6 cups red onions, coarsely chopped;

1 tbsp garlic cloves, finely chopped;

2 tbsp lemongrass, finely chopped;

1⁄3 cup fresh ginger, finely chopped;

1 lb oranges;

1 1⁄3 cups granulated sugar;

1⁄2 cup honey;

1⁄3 cup molasses;

2⁄3 cup sherry vinegar;

1⁄4 cup Dijon mustard;

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce;

2 3⁄4 cups ketchup;

2 1⁄2 lb canned chopped tomatoes.

Using a rolling pin or other heavy utensil, crush the garlic cloves, lemongrass, and ginger, then finely chop them.
Squeeze the oranges and reserve the juice. Put a large saucepan over medium heat, then add the oil. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, until dark golden.
Add the garlic and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the sugar, orange juice, and molasses and let the mixture cook for 3 minutes.
Pour in the honey.
Add the ginger and lemongrass.
Add the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup.
Add the tomatoes and simmer for 30 minutes.
Season with salt.
Strain through a fine sieve and let cool.

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