Classic Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce

Prep Time: 5 minutes Yield: 1 1/2 cups (approximately)

1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

1/4 cup molasses

1/4 cup apple-cider vinegar

1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

In a medium bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, red pepper, and paprika. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.