"I created this recipe in college as a way to cook a great barbecue sauce from the spices in my kitchen without having any fresh ingredients available. Substituting fresh alternatives can only improve the recipe!"
1Combine ketchup, lemon juice, water, brown sugar, garlic powder, olive oil, paprika, chili powder, honey, salt, dry mustard, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, and hot sauce together in a large saucepan; cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until sauce is smooth and thickened, 45 minutes to 1 hour.