Kansas City-Style BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

• 1  bay leaf 
• 1 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 0.3 cup firmly brown sugar dark packed
• 2 tablespoons neutral-tasting oil such as grapeseed or vegetable
• 1  slightly tablespoon chili powder 
• 0.5 cup cider vinegar 
• 1 teaspoon pepper red crushed
• 0.3 cup blackstrap molasses dark
• 6 cloves garlic smashed
• 0.3 teaspoon ground allspice 
• 1 pinch ground cloves 
• 2 cups catsup 
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt 
• 2 teaspoons mustard dried english-style
• 1 tablespoon paprika 
• 1 tablespoon soya sauce 
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste 
• 2 cups water 
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, paprika, red pepper, allspice, and cloves and cook, stirring, until paste is dark brick red, about 3 minutes.
2. Add the ketchup, water, vinegar, molasses, brown sugar, salt, soy sauce, Worcestershire, mustard, black pepper, and bay leaf. Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the flavors come together, about 30 minutes.
3. Remove and discard bay leaf before using.