Printable Recipe: Easy Kansas City BBQ Sauce Recipe

Easy Kansas City BBQ Sauce Recipe

This Kansas City BBQ Sauce recipe is so easy, you'll be amazed you ever bought the stuff from a bottle. All of the spices and flavorings are dried and simple to use-- it takes five minutes to mix up. Seriously, it's that easy... but doesn't taste anything like your boring basic barbecue sauce recipe.

Ingredients:
2 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground celery seeds
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. finely ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 C. tomato ketchup
1/4-1/3 C. apple cider vinegar, to taste
2 Tbsp. yellow mustard
2 tsp. liquid smoke
1/2 C. firmly packed dark brown sugar

Instructions: Dump all ingredients together in a medium, non-reactive saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring often.

Simmer over low heat for 20-30 minutes, until slightly thickened. Cool slightly and serve.