Kansas City - Style Sauce

A Carolina mountain recipe for Kansas City - Style Sauce.

BBQOtherIntermediate30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 3/4 c Light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 ea 1 1/4 oz package regular flavor chili seasoning
  • 1 c White distilled vinegar
  • 1/4 c Molasses
  • 1/4 c Water
  • 32 oz Ketchup
  • 3 ts Liquid smoke (optional)
  • 1/4 c Dry mustard
  • 1 ts Ginger, ground
  • 1/4 ts Cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 ts Black peppper, fresh ground
  • 1/4 ts Mace, ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, chili seasoning, mustard, ginger, allspice, cayenne, mace, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Add the vinegar, molasses, water, and liquid smoke, if using. Stir until dry ingredients are dissolved.

  3. 3

    Add the ketchup and stir to mix.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly to avoid spattering.

  5. 5

    Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.

  7. 7

    Use immediately or cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Tags

soupbbqamericancarolinas-cooking