Kansas City Barbecue Sauce

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 cups ketchup
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup water
• 3 tablespoons paprika

  (not smoked)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  (use less if desired)
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

• 1 Add all ingredients (except butter) to a medium saucepan, and stir through. Let
  sauce come to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring
  occasionally. The sauce should be nice and thick.
• 2 Remove saucepan from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of butter until melted
  through. Let the sauce sit for 20 minutes. Use immediately, or place into a jar
  or airtight container for storing. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 10 days
  after preparation.
• 3 If using the same day. Let sauce cool for at least 10 minutes before applying on
  to the meat. If serving as a side sauce, let the sauce cool a little longer.

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