Sweet and Smoky Barbeque Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons rum
• 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
• 1 tablespoon ground red chile pepper
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 4 cups ketchup

Directions

Mix vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, honey, Worcestershire sauce, rum, mustard, liquid smoke, ground chile, black pepper, garlic powder, and allspice together in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until sauce is smooth and brown sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.

Stir ketchup into sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is dark and thickened, about 30 minutes.