- 2 cups white vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon finely ground red pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 cup ketchup (such as Heinz®)
- Stir vinegar, brown sugar, white sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, red pepper, and hot pepper sauce together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to medium-low. Cook sauce at a simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugars dissolve completely and sauce is thick, about 15 minutes.
- Stir ketchup into the sauce until smooth.