• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup water
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup white vinegar
• ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
• ½ onion, diced (optional)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke

1. Mix all ingredients as you heat on medium heat.

I got this recipe from a friend I used to work with as part of my "wedding shower" cookbook. I love it! It's much better than any canned BBQ sauce I've ever had.