KC Style Barbecue Sauce

By Jarmaha

Ingredients

• 20 ounces ketchup
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup molasses (unsulfured)
• 2 chipotle peppers, diced (from chipotle pepper in adobo sauce)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large sauce pan over medium heat combine all ingredients. Whisk to combine well. Bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer for 1 hour.