Shelly's Recipe

SWEET-HOT BARBECUE SAUCE

Category: Sauces - BBQ

1 1/4 cups water
1 6-oz can tomato paste
1/2 cup mild-flavor molasses
1/2 cup dark-color corn syrup
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1 tbsp whiskey or bourbon (optional)
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp liquid smoke
1 tsp bottled hot pepper sauce
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp onion powder

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, tomato paste, molasses, corn syrup, vinegar, honey, whiskey (if desired), Worcestershire sauce, paprika, garlic salt, liquid smoke, hot pepper sauce, chili powder, cayenne pepper and onion powder. Bring just to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, uncovered, about 45 minutes or until mixture reaches desired consistency, stirring frequently.

Brush the sauce on beef, pork or poultry during the last 10 minutes of grilling. If desired, reheat any remaining sauce until bubbly and serve it with grilled meat. Makes about 2 cups.