Run all non liquid ingredients through a spice blender until they are a fine powder. Place over low heat with half of vinegar and simmer 1 hour. Add the rest of the vinegar a little at a time. Stir in Tabasco, wines, kitchen bouquet and coloring. Cook 3 minutes to dissolve. Remove from heat. Pour into crock and let stand covered for 1 week. Strain through cheesecloth six times. Keeps refrigerated, also freezes very well.

Posted to the BBQ List by Carey Starzinger on Jun 25, 1996.