Shelly's Recipe

KANSAS CITY-STYLE BARBECUE SAUCE

Category: Sauces - BBQ

3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 1/4 oz chili seasoning
2 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp ground mace
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup water
3 tsp liquid smoke flavoring, optional
32 oz ketchup

In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, chili seasoning, mustard, ginger, allspice, cayenne, mace and black pepper. Add vinegar, molasses, water and liquid smoke; stir until dry ingredients are dissolved. Blend in ketchup; bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly to avoid spattering. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Cool and refrigerate.