Smoky BBQ Sauce

• 400g ketchup
• 100ml apple cider vinegar
• 80g brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp bourbon (optional)
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.

2. 2

   Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to low. Simmer 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

4. 4

   Taste and adjust: more vinegar for tang, more sugar for sweetness, more cayenne for heat.

5. 5

   Cool and store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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