Sweet Baby Ray'S Barbecue Sauce (Copycat) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups ketchup
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon hickory liquid smoke
2 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 cup cold water

Preparation

Whisk together all ingredients except cornstarch and cold water in a medium pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until sugar has dissolved.
Combine the cornstarch and cold water then mix well to create a slurry. Add slurry to the sauce to thicken. (optional).
Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until desired thickness, is achieved.