big al's k.c. bar-b-q sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups ketchup
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
• 1 1/4 cups red vinegar
• 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
• 4 teaspoons hickory-flavored liquid smoke
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• in a large saucepan over medium heat, mix together the ketchup, tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, molasses, liquid smoke and butter. season with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, celery seed, cinnamon, cayenne, salt and pepper.
• reduce heat to low, and simmer for up to 20 minutes. for thicker sauce, simmer longer, and for thinner, less time is needed. sauce can also be thinned using a bit of water if necessary. brush sauce any kind of meat during the last 10 minutes of cooking.