Thick And Spicy Barbecue Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups ketchup
1 cup dark molasses
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
1/4 cup vinegar (optional but I like it)

Preparation

Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan over low heat. As soon as the molasses dissolves, the sauce is ready to use.
Store in a covered glass jar or plastic container in the refrigerator.