- 1 1/2 cup water
- 3 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon molasses
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 1/4 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon hickory smoke powder
- 1/2 teaspoon xantham gum
- In a heavy-bottom stockpot, add in the all of the ingredients, except for the hickory smoke powder and xantham gum.
- Bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer — the sauce should slowly reduce over time. Simmer for 4 hours, stirring occasionally until so the bottom of the pot does not burn.
- Taste for seasonings, the sauce should have a caramelized sweetness to it. Whisk in the hickory smoked powder and xantham gum. Carefully blend with a hand blender. Cool and reserve.