Ingredients:

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup unsulphured molasses
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Pour the ketchup, tomato sauce, and apple cider vinegar into a medium saucepan and whisk until the mixture is a uniform, bright red color.
  2. Stir in the molasses, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
  3. Place the pan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle bubble.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the sugars from scorching.
  5. Continue simmering until the sauce transforms into a deep mahogany hue and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  6. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool for 10 minutes to allow it to thicken further before storing.