2 cups of ketchup (use Heinz, its worth it)

 2 TBS sugar

 ½ cup brown sugar (unpacked) 

 1 ½ tsp. ginger 

 1 tsp. garlic powder

 1 ½ tsp. chili powder  

 1 ½ tsp. paprika  

 2 tsp. mustard (Dijon if you have it) 

 1 TBS Worcestershire sauce  

 ¼ cup maple syrup 

 ¼ cup honey   

 1 TBS lemon juice (the one in the plastic lemon is preferred)

 a splash of hot sauce 

 salt and pepper to taste    


This is it. I mean this is the one. This side of perfection. Throw it all in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil then lower to a simmer. About 15 minutes. Its so darn good, I'd serve it on ice.