Kansas City BBQ Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sauce Ingredients
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1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
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1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
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1/3 cup honey
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1/4 cup tomato paste
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1/4 cup molasses
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3 tablespoons Worcestershire
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2 teaspoons liquid smoke
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
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optional: a few pinches of cayenne for extra heat, if desired
# Instructions:
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Whisk all ingredients together in a medium saucepan.
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Cook over medium-high heat until the sauce reaches a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer (uncovered) for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
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Use the sauce immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 week.
# Notes:
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This Kansas City-style homemade bbq sauce recipe is sweet, tangy, smoky, and perfect on just about everything.
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Vegan option: To make vegan bbq sauce, just be sure to use a vegan brand of Worcestershire. (I recommend Annie's.)
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Gluten-free option: To make gluten-free bbq sauce, just be sure to use a GF brand of liquid smoke. (I recommend Wright's or Colgin.)