CopyCat K.c. Masterpiece BBQ Sauce
5m prep 1h 5m cook 1h 10m ready
A homemade copycat of K.C. Masterpiece barbecue sauce made with tomato paste, corn syrup, molasses, vinegar, and a touch of liquid smoke. Simmered low for an hour to thicken and meld the flavors.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 3 Tbls. molasses
- 3 Tbls. brown sugar
- 1 teas. liquid smoke
- 1/2 teas. salt
- 1/4 teas. onion powder
- 1/4 teas. black pepper
- 1/8 teas. garlic powder
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Step 1.
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and stir well with a spoon or whisk until evenly mixed, scraping the bottom and corners so nothing clumps or sticks.
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Step 2.
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture just to a boil, watching closely so it doesn't boil over; this should take several minutes.
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Step 3.
As soon as it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low so the liquid settles into a steady simmer, then cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to keep the mixture from sticking to the bottom and to redistribute the ingredients.
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Step 4.
During the hour-long simmer, check the pan every so often; the sauce should thicken slightly and the flavors meld, and if it reduces too quickly, lower the heat a touch.
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