I went through my Mom's old cookbooks and she had a Better Homes & Garden and I found a recipe for Barbecued Franks. I hope it's the one you are looking for. Here it is.
BARBECUED FRANKS
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons salad oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup catsup (ketchup)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Drop of Tabasco sauce
12 frankfurters
Cook onion in salad oil till golden. Add combined remaining ingredients, except frankfurters; simmer 15 minutes.
Split frankfurters; place cut side down in shallow baking dish. Pour barbecue sauce over. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) 30 minutes, basting several times.
Makes 6 servings.
Or if you don't want the oven on, simmer frankfurters in the suace on top of the range or grill. Use a heavy, tightly lidded skillet. Simmer 30 - 35 minutes.
I've never tried this, but it does sound good. Hope this is the recipe you are looking for.
Elaine