Homemade BBQ Sauce Supreme

2 cups tomato ketchup
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 TBSP sugar
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 cup water
2 stalks celery minced
2 bay leaves
2 clove garlic
2 small onion, minced
dash black pepper

Combine all the ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and strain.