Lemon Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce

• 2 cups ketchup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard (preferably Colmans)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, lemon zest and juice, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, mustard, onion powder, and pepper in a nonreactive saucepan and whisk to mix.
2. Gradually bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat and let simmer until thick and flavorful, 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Taste for seasoning, adding more lemon juice if necessary.
4. Transfer the sauce to a bowl or clean jars and let cool to room temperature.
5. Refrigerate the sauce, covered, until serving time; let it return to room temperature before using.
6. The sauce can be refrigerated for several weeks.

ketchup, brown sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, molasses, worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, onion powder, freshly ground black pepper

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/lemon-brown-sugar-barbecue-sauce (may not work)