Before weight loss surgery, I tried every diet known to man. Most of those diet recipes were hardly palatable. But I did come away with one that has become a family favorite, since 1977. So what is this wonder concoction?  It's the recipe for the best homemade barbecue sauce ever—Weight Watchers.

Yep, that's right and it's that good. I've been making it for 40 years. I always have some in my fridge. My children crave it. My friends can't get enough and my husband won't eat grilled chicken without it. I've even been known to put it on tuna fish!

Weight Watchers Barbecue Sauce

• 3 teaspoons tomato ketchup
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar or brown sugar replacement
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon mustard or dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

 I have, however, made a few adjustments to the original recipe.  I also add in:

• minced garlic or garlic powder
• onion flakes
• red pepper flakes
• hot sauce
• replace some of the brown sugar with honey (if desired)

(All of these to taste!)

Yes, we can. We have many more miles to go!