Kansas City Barbecue Sauce
MAKES ABOUT 2 CUPS

1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground mace
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 tsp. hot sauce, such as Tabasco
1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup dark molasses

1. Sift together allspice, cinnamon, mace, pepper, curry powder, chili powder, and paprika into a bowl. Stir in vinegar, then add hot sauce, ketchup, and dark molasses and mix until very well blended. Serve warm or at room temperature. Sauce may be stored in an airtight container in refrigerator for 2–3 weeks or in freezer for up to 6 months.