Description
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Servings: About 2 1/2 cups Calories: Approximately 55 per 2 tablespoons Course: Sauce, condiment Cuisine: American, Kentucky-inspired
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water, plus more if needed
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients except the butter to a medium saucepan.
- Place over medium heat and whisk until the brown sugar dissolves and everything is combined.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cook uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick, glossy and deeply flavored.
- Stir in the butter during the final 2 to 3 minutes of cooking.
- Taste and adjust, adding vinegar for tang, brown sugar for sweetness or cayenne and hot sauce for heat. Whisk in a tablespoon or two of water if too thick.
- Cool for 10 to 15 minutes. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.
- Brush over meat during the final minutes of cooking or serve on the side.