Tupelo Honey Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.5 cup Tupelo honey
• 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup water
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
• 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
• 0.5 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter – cut into small pieces

Instructions

1. Whisk the ketchup, Tupelo honey, apple cider vinegar, water, tomato paste, yellow mustard, and Worcestershire sauce together in a medium saucepan.
2. Stir in the smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt until evenly combined.
3. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low and cook, stirring often, until glossy and slightly thickened, 12–15 minutes, or until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
4. Remove from heat and whisk in the unsalted butter until melted and the sauce is smooth.
5. Let cool 10 minutes, then taste and adjust salt if needed. Use warm as a glaze or dip, or cool completely and refrigerate in a sealed jar for up to 2 weeks. For grilling, brush on during the last 5–10 minutes of cooking to prevent burning.