Classic Coke Texas Barbecue Sauce

Combine all ingredients except liquid smoke in a medium, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir to mix and bring to a gently boil. Cook until sauce has thickened slightly, 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove from heat, cool, and stir in liquid smoke. (If not using immediately, cover and refrigerate. Sauce will keep for 2 weeks.) 3. Brush on grilled chicken, pork, or beef during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Pass extra sauce separately. Note: Use this spicy sauce as a glaze for meat or chicken in the final minutes of grilling. It is best used in this way because the sugar in the sauce will burn if place on the meat early in the cooking.