Original Barbecue Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. water
3/4 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. tomato paste
2/3 c. vinegar
1/3 c. dark brown sugar
3 Tbsp. molasses
1 1/4 tsp. liquid smoke (hickory-flavored)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. ground mustard
1/8 tsp. paprika
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
dash of cayenne pepper

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over high heat and whisk until smooth. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until thick. Cool, then store in a covered container in the refrigerator overnight. Makes 1 1/2 cups.