Sweet-and-Tangy Tomato Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup apple cider vinegar 
• 0.3 cup firmly brown sugar light packed
• 1 tablespoon chili powder 
• 1.5 tablespoons blackstrap molasses dark
• 1 cup catsup 
• 1 tablespoon onion powder 
• 2 teaspoons pepper freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste 

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. Bring ketchup, 1 cup water, vinegar, brown sugar, onion powder, chili powder, tomato paste, molasses, and freshly ground pepper to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes or until slightly thickened. Cool 10 minutes. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week.