Texas Style Barbecue Sauce

By charlotteh371

Makes about 1 1/2 cups. sauce can be refrigerated for up to 1month

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp. pure chile powder
• 1 tbsp. sweet paprika
• 1 tbsp. mustard
• 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp liquid smoke

Preparation

Step 1

combine all of the ingredients in a large heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. cook the sauce over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until thick and richly flavored, about 30mins. let the sauce cool completely, then transfer it to a jar and refrigerate for at least 2 days in order to develop the flavor. warm the sauce before using