Target: 6 × 4 inches · landscape

Kansas City BBQ Sauce

45 min · 2 cups

Ingredients

□ 1 1/2 cups ketchup

□ 1/4 cup molasses

□ 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, divided

□ 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, divided

□ 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

□ 1 tsp yellow mustard powder

□ 1 tsp smoked paprika

□ 1/2 tsp garlic powder

□ 1/2 tsp onion powder

□ 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

□ 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

□ 1/3 cup water, plus more as needed

1. Measure ingredients, reserving 1 tbsp each brown sugar and vinegar. Whisk ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, water, and spices smooth.

2. Whisk in molasses and most brown sugar. Stir over medium-low until small edge bubbles form; avoid a full boil.

3. Simmer low, stirring and scraping every 2 to 3 minutes, until glossy. Off heat, taste and adjust with reserved vinegar or sugar.

4. Thin with water or simmer briefly to set thickness. Cool 10 minutes; brush onto grilled foods or serve at the table.

Cook’s note: Keep the simmer gentle and scrape the pan often to protect the sugars from scorching.