BBQ Sauce: 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup salt 2 tablespoons celery seed 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons ground red pepper 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 quarts ketchup 2 cups apple vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
In a small bowl, combine sugar, salt, celery seed, cumin, red pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine ketchup, vinegar, liquid smoke, and lemon juice. Add dry ingredients and mix until very well blended. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Sauce may be stored in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or in freezer for up to 6 months.
