Chef Ollie Gates' Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Notes:
Gates Bar-B-Q is a Kansas City original. The family restaurant established in 1946 has grown to five restaurants, all struttin’ the Gates Bar-B-Q unique red roof design and man in a full tuxedo top hat. Ollie Gates, owner and executive chef, shares this recipe he uses at home.

Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
¼ cup salt
2 Tbsp celery seed
2 Tbsp ground cumin
2 Tbsp ground red pepper
2 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp chili powder
2 qt catsup
2 cups apple vinegar
1 ½ tsp liquid smoke
1 tsp lemon juice

Directions:
In a small bowl, mix together sugar, salt, celery seed, cumin, red pepper, garlic powder and chili powder. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine catsup, vinegar, liquid smoke and lemon juice. Add dry ingredients and mix until very well blended. Serve warm or at room temperature.


Author: Executive Chef Ollie Gates, Gates Bar-B-Q
Source: http://www.visitkc.com/where-to-eat/recipes/index.aspx