‘Tis the season to clear the cobwebs off the grill that has been stored in your garage all winter and sharpen up your barbecue tools.

A good piece of meat is not as good without the perfect sauce. Why not impress your friends and family with a sauce that is better than the rest?

This sauce is delicious and easy to make in a large batch if you are hosting a big group. It tastes great on beef brisket, pork chops, chicken and can easily be mixed with shredded pork to make mouthwatering barbeque sandwiches.

Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 tablespoon black pepper

In a medium saucepan, mix all ingredients and bring to a slow boil. Immediately reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator, or jar it up and send it home with your friends as a great summertime gift.