Basic BBQ Sauce

Yields: 8 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1½ cups ketchup

• ½ cup apple cider vinegar

• ½ cup water

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup tamari or soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, vinegar, water, brown sugar, tamari, mustard, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, and smoked paprika.

2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring often, for 20 minutes, or until thickened. Season to taste and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.