Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup white wine or 1 cup red wine
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 12 cup molasses
  • 14 cup brown sugar, firmly packed (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons liquid smoke, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic granules
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder, to taste

Method

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk until smooth, which will probably take a lot of whisking to get the tomato paste mixed in.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low; and simmer, uncovered, for about 50-60 minutes or until the mixture is thick, stirring occasionally.
  • Taste and add more Worcestershire and/or liquid smoke if desired.
  • Cool, then store in a covered container in the refrigerator to allow flavors to develop.
  • This sauce will keep for months in the refrigerator.
  • The recipe doubles or triples very well, so make a BIG batch, and keep it in the fridge all the time.