Ingredients

1 ¼ cup chili sauce, bottled

3/4 cup light molasses, mild-flavored

3/4 cup beer

2 tbsp Dijon mustard

2 tbsp chili powder

2 tsp Tabasco

1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp hickory-flavored liquid smoke

Preparation

Mix all ingredients in a heavy medium-sized saucepan.

Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens and is reduced to 2 cups, stirring frequently for about 15 minutes.

Cool completely before using on your meats.