Table SauceFinishing Glaze
Kansas City Classic
Tomato · Kansas City · about 3 cups · 30 minutes
The thick, sweet, molasses-rich sauce most Americans picture when they hear "BBQ sauce."
Heat Sweetness
Ingredients
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
Method
- 1.Whisk everything together in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 2.Bring to a gentle bubble, then drop to low.
- 3.Simmer 20 minutes, stirring often so the sugar doesn't scorch on the bottom.
- 4.Cool before storing. It'll thicken as it cools.
Storage
Refrigerate in a sealed jar up to 3 weeks.
Pairs With
ribs, burnt ends, pulled pork, chicken