Kansas City Barbecue Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1 cup good quality ketchup
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, according to heat preference
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Combine all ingredients in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, over medium heat. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. Cool to room temperature before transferring to a jar or squeeze bottle. Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator.
