Kansas City BBQ Sauce Recipe: Sweet & Smoky Perfection!

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240 ml) ketchup
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup (55g) packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) molasses
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)