Lil Tangy Lil Spicey Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cups ketchup
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 5 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
• 1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon cayenne peper 
• 1 teaspoon pepper flakes 
• 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer.  Cook stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes, with the cover on half the time and off half the time. 


Note: I love the idea of doing something fun like labeling the sauce for friends and gifts. Check out this blog post on The Yummy Life