Sweet-and-Smoky Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Sweet-and-Smoky Barbecue Sauce Recipe

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A thick, sweet, red, ketchup-based sauce with a zing of vinegar and a whiff of liquid smoke—the sort Kansas City barbecue buffs slather on ribs and brisket.

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Cooking tools:

  • Nonreactive saucepan
  • Saucepan
  • Stove
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spoon
  • Whisk
  • Ladle
  • Mason jar
  • Airtight container
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dark rum
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
  • 1 tablespoon pure chili powder (not a blend)
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 4 cups ketchup
  • Coarse salt (kosher or sea) and freshly ground black pepper

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