Comedian Steve Hall with his stuffed sidekick, Shotgun Red. The wise-cracking puppet was Hall’s co-host on the TV talk show “Nashville Now” from the 1980s through 1993. Shotgun Red had a role in another show Hall created, called “The Shotgun Red Variety Show,” co-hosted by “Miss Sheila” (Sheila Keeton)
2 cups Hunts ketchup
1 can mild Rotel’s (drained and blended)
3 anchovies (blended with the Rotel’s)
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup apple juice
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. garlic powder and 1 tsp. onion powder
2 or 3 tsp. black pepper
1/4 cup grape jelly
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tsp. worchestire sauce
1/4 tsp. liquid smoke
(optional) 1/2 cup (finely diced onions)
Simmer for 1 to 2 hours stirring frequently
Chill in the refrigerator for 3 days.
