1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon chipotle powder
1 quart ketchup
1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 cup apple cider vinegar

Mix dry ingredients (seasonings) together in a small bowl. Set aside. In a large saucepan, mix ketchup, liquid smoke and vinegar. Add seasonings and cook over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Serve warm.

Yield: approximately 2 quarts