Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 small grated onion
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp chili powder and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1. Whisk ketchup, honey, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, mustard, and soy sauce in a saucepan.
2. Stir in garlic, onion, and spices.
3. Simmer gently until sugar dissolves.
4. Reduce heat; simmer 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Adjust to taste; cool (thickens as it cools).
6. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks.