Put the tomato paste, broth, maple syrup, molasses, vinegar, liquid smoke, chili powder, salt and garlic powder in a bowl and mix well until smooth.
People have many different opinions when it comes to the kind of BBQ sauce they like. If you fall in the spicy camp, then add more chili powder ¼ teaspoon at a time to get the level of spice you like.
If you are in the sweet camp, add more maple syrup ¼ teaspoon at a time until you get the sweetness you like.
But if you are in the tangy camp, add more vinegar, ¼ teaspoon at a time until you get the tang you like.
Serve with everything!
Notes
Makes 2 cups (473 ml) sauce. Each serving is ¼ cup.
You can use water instead of broth, but I find the broth gives it a bit more flavor.
Add more or less broth for the thickness you like.
This sauce is best if made ahead of time so the flavors are allowed to marinate. Marinating also allows the spices to fully combine with the tomato paste.
If your sauce seems a little “gritty,” then allow it to sit longer. You can speed this up by heating it slightly.