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Lemon Barbecue Sauce

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  • SERVINGS: Makes about 1 1/2 cups
  • •BASIC-EASY
  • •FAST
  • •MAKE-AHEAD

  1. 1 cup ketchup
  2. 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  3. 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  4. 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  5. 1 tablespoon molasses
  6. 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  7. 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  8. 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer the sauce over moderate heat until thickened, about 4 minutes. Let cool, then refrigerate. 
Make Ahead The sauce can be refrigerated for 1 week. Serve With Cider-Basted Baby Back Ribs with Lemon Barbecue Suace