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Kansas City-Style Barbecue Sauce Recipe

A Sweet and Smoky Sauce that'll Make Your Taste Buds Go Wild!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Sauce
Servings 1 cup
Calories 60 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups ketchup
  • ½ cup molasses
  • ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
  • Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.