Memphis Style Tomato Barbecue Sauce

1 cup ketchup
1 cup Heinz chili sauce
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons of Frank’s Red Hot or Tabasco
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons finely grated onion with juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon liquid smoke

Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring often, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

Allow any remaining sauce to cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container, refrigerated.

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