#3523 - Basic BBQ Sauce

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 cup Heinz ketchup
4 TBSP Domino's dark brown sugar (packed)
4 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
2 TBSP cider vinegar
2 tsp. garlic powder
a dash or two of Frank's red hot pepper sauce (optional)
1/2 tsp. mustard powder
1/2 tsp. salt

In a saucepan add ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, cider vinegar, garlic powder, hot pepper sauce, mustard powder and salt--stir to mix. Place saucepan over medium heat--cook/stir until mixture is hot. Taste--if you want it sweeter add more brown sugar. If you want it tangier add more cider vinegar. If you like it hotter add more hot pepper sauce. Stir well. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.