Sauces & Dressings

Smoky Kansas City BBQ Sauce

Name: Smoky Kansas City BBQ Sauce
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Sauces & Dressings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups ketchup; 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup molasses; 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

A thick, sweet, and tangy tomato-molasses sauce with a whisper of smoke that lacquers ribs, brisket, and pulled pork to perfection.

35 minutes

Serves 12

Dinner

Contains common allergens

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Instructions

5 steps

1
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the ketchup, cider vinegar, molasses, brown sugar, tomato paste, Worcestershire, and mustard until smooth.

2
Whisk in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne.
3
Set the pan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to keep the sugars from scorching on the bottom.
4
Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the sauce thickens enough to coat a spoon and turns deep glossy red.
5
Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes; the sauce will thicken further as it stands. Store refrigerated in a sealed jar for up to 2 weeks.

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