Wanting an early bedtime / K.CUPS. Masterpiece Original Barbecue Sauce

I want to go to bed early tonight, in part because I've been waking up disgustingly late these days. You don't want to know what time I've been going to bed, haha! At least I've finished RQ tagging into October 2004, thanks in part to an insane burst of productivity yesterday that saw me tag Sept. 9-22! Besides, I have to be at Save-On Foods and done shopping by 2 PM tomorrow. So that's why this entry is postdated, sorta. ;)

K.CUPS. Masterpiece Original Barbecue Sauce

Even though it's now owned and produced by the Clorox Company, the taste of Original K. CUPS. Masterpiece barbecue sauce is the same as when it was first created in good ol' Kansas City, USA. This is the sauce that steals awards from all the other popular slathers on the market. It now even is sold in a variety of flavors. But this is the clone for the original, and you'll find it very easy to make. Just throw all of the ingredients in a saucepan, crank it up to a boil, then simmer for about an hour. Done deal. And just like the original Masterpiece, this stuff will make a work of art out of any of your grilled meats or burgers and sandwiches; and as a dipping sauce or marinade.

2 cups water
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup vinegar
3 tablespoons molasses
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over high heat and whisk until smooth.
2. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes or until mixture is thick.
3. Cool, then store in a covered container in the refrigerator overnight so that flavors can develop. Makes 1 1/2 cups.

Tidbits
Liquid smoke is a flavoring found near the barbecue sauces and marinades. Use hickory-flavored liquid smoke if you have a choice.