Alabama Red BBQ Sauce

Name: Alabama Red BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 15 oz can of tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 medium onion, finely minced (substitute 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion powder, if desired); 1 medium garlic clove, finely minced (substitute 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic powder, if desired); 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; 2 bay leaves