BBQ 2009

Ingredients

• 2 cups ketchup
• 1 cup dark molasses
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground Mace
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)

Preparation

This is the kind of sauce typically associated with City Kansas City, where such recipes are closely guarded secrets.

To finish his ribs and chicken at barbecue cook-off's around the country, Dr. BBQ combines 2 cups Thick and Sticky Barbecue Sauce with 1 cup honey and 1 tablespoon hot sauce in a saucepan and simmers the mixture for 15 minutes, until it is reduced and thickened.

Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan over low heat. As soon as the molasses dissolves, the sauce is ready to use. Store in a covered glass jar or plastic container in the refrigerator.