Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Ready In: 35 Minutes

Servings: 6

Have you seen the ingredients list on the back of commercially-produced BBQ sauce? High-fructose corn syrup seems to be in each and every one, and many of the other ingredients would need a chemical engineer to figure out. Solution? Make your own!!! We loved this homemade sauce slathered on chicken parts and ribs that we baked in the oven. Generously brush on the sauce for the last few minutes of baking to get it caramelized and serve more at table-side.

Ingredients:

1 cup ketchup

1 (12 fluid ounce) can pepsi

2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons maple syrup

Directions:

1. Put all sauce ingredients EXCEPT FOR maple syrup in medium saucepan . Bring to a gentle boil over medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes, or until reduced by half. Whisk occasionally. Stir in maple syrup. Can be prepared ahead. Store in refrigerator.

By RecipeOfHealth.com