Ingredients:

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and molasses in a small saucepan.
  2. Whisk in the Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and no sugar clumps remain.
  3. Place the pan over medium heat until the sauce begins to bubble gently.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the sugars from scorching.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat and let the sauce sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and viscosity to stabilize before transferring to a glass jar.