Party Franks

3/4 cup chopped onion
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp honey
2 tsp ground mustard
2 tsp paprika
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp hot pepper sauce
1 large lemon, sliced
2 1/2 to 3 lbs miniature hot dogs or smoked sausage links

In a large saucepan, saute the onion in oil until tender.  Stir in the next 11 ingredients.  Add sliced lemon.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 mins or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.  Discard the lemon slices.

Place hot dogs or sausage links in a 9X13 baking dish.  Top with sauce.  Bake uncovered, at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until heated through.  Keep warm; serve with toothpicks.