"the Frugal Gourmet's" Southern Barbecue Sauce

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• 3 cups beef broth (or 3 cups water and 3 beef bouillon cubes)
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup prepared yellow mustard
• 1/4 cup vinegar (cider will do, also)
• 1/8 cup liquid smoke
• 1/2 cup worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon chili powder

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.
• 2 simmer slowly uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
• 3 (approx 1 1/2 to 2 hrs.) (watch it closely because it will burn if your heat is too high).