Ingredients:

  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp molasses
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Add the ketchup, brown sugar, and molasses to the saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until the sugar crystals have completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  2. Stir in the apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Continue whisking as the sauce begins to bubble slightly until a uniform, mahogany-colored consistency is reached.
  3. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  4. Simmer gently for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and smells rich and aromatic.