Homemade BBQ Sauce

This sauce is so good, it will make you never want to buy store bought again!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup of ketchup

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

1/3 cup honey

1/4 cup tomato paste

1/4 cup molasses

3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 tsp liquid smoke

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp freshly-ground black pepper

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp fine sea salt

optional: swap out the spicy paprika for smoked paprika for less heat, if desired

Directions

1. Whisk all ingredients together in a medium saucepan.

2. Cook over medium-high heat until the sauce reaches a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer (uncovered) for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.

3. Use the sauce immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 week.