Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp dark amber maple syrup
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp cider vinegar
• 1 tsp smoked sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp coarse black pepper (or more to taste)

Directions:
Place a small sauce pot over medium heat and add all the ingredients. Once the mixture starts to steam reduce the heat to medium low and let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes until slightly thickened and flavors are combined.

Bourbon Orange BBQ Sauce

Also add in:

• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 shots of bourbon
• Juice of 1/2 orange