Ingredients
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2 cups ketchup
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2 cups tomato sauce
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1 1/4 cups brown sugar
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1 1/4 cups red wine vinegar
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1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
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4 teaspoons hickory-flavored liquid smoke
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix together the ketchup, tomato sauce, brown sugar, wine 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 onto any kind of meat during the last 10 minutes of cooking.