Homemade Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce

Ingredients:

340g Ketchup

1 cup dark brown sugar

60g or 1/4 cup molasses

1/4 cup pineapple juice*

1/4 cup water

1 tbsp hickory liquid smoke*

2-1/2 tsp mustard powder

2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 cayenne pepper

1-1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 1/8 cup cold water (optional)

Directions/Instructions:

1. Whisk together all ingredients (except the cornstarch mixture) in a medium pot over medium heat.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 mins, until the sugar has dissolved.
2. For a thicker sauce, add the cornstarch mixture.  Then simmer for up to 15 mins, until desired thickness is reached.  Keep in mind that it may thicken slightly more as it cools.
3. Serve immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator.

Substitute

Pineapple juice = Apple Cider Vinegar

Hickory liquid smoke = Worchestire sauce