- 4 cups ketchup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 (12 ounce) jar molasses
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Stir ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic, cayenne pepper, and black pepper together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium low heat. Cook the sauce at a simmer for about 20 minutes.