Kansas City-Style Barbecue Sauce

• BASIC-EASY
• FAST
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 3 cups ketchup
2. 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
3. 1/2 cup water
4. 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
5. 1/2 cup tomato paste
6. 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
7. 2 tablespoons pure chile powder
8. 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
9. 1 teaspoon salt
10. 1 teaspoon granulated onion powder
11. 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
12. 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1. In a medium saucepan, combine all of the ingredients and bring to a boil over moderate heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 30 minutes, stirring often to prevent scorching.