Kansas City Barbecue Sauce

This variation of the traditional Kansas City BBQ Sauce is a thick sweet sauce with a touch of heat to give it a little kick. This is a great barbecue sauce on BBQ Ribs.

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cup ketchup

1 cup water

1/3 cup cider vinegar

1/4 cup dark brown sugar

2 tablespoons molasses

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 teaspoon celery salt

1 teaspoon allspice

1 teaspoon cayenne (use less if desired)

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over a medium heat. Stir constantly for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should be good and thick.

Remove pot from heat and allow sauce to cool for 10-15 minutes before using. If making ahead of time, cool sauce for 30 minutes and then store in an airtight container. Keep in refrigerator for up to 5 days after initial preparation.

Warm sauce on stove top or in microwave before using. Sauce should be warm, but not too hot. Use on ribs or as instructed or serve as a side sauce.