Barbecue Sauce

• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 cup dark molasses
• 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 12 tablespoons ground pepper
• 14 cup beer (optional)

1. Mix ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, liquid smoke, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and beer in a saucepan.
2. Heat to a quick boil, then simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly (5 to 10 minutes).
3. While still warm, pour into a canning jar or airtight container.

ketchup, brown sugar, dark molasses, liquid smoke, garlic, onion powder, ground pepper, beer

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/barbecue-sauce-156603 (may not work)