Smoky-Sweet Barbecue Sauce

A sauce forked into its own recipe per the archive's rule that glazes and marinades are kept as standalone recipes. It also remains inline in Beef Ribs with Smoky-Sweet Barbecue Sauce, where it is originally used.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240 ml) dark brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cup (360 ml) ketchup
• 1/2 c (120 ml) vinegar
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsulfured molasses
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) onion powder
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) yellow mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) pure ancho chile powder

Method

1. In a medium saucepan, combine all of the ingredients and bring to a boil.
2. Simmer over very low heat, stirring frequently, until thick and glossy, about 15 minutes.