KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce
Now for another famous store bought BBQ sauce copycat recipe. KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce has become another american BBQ sauce favorite. Introduced in 1978 in Kansas City, it certainly fits as a classic Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce. Rich and thick, with a brown sugar base, a classic Kansas City style.
KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce was invented by a local Kansas City physican, Dr. Rich Davis, who was a BBQ fan and he decided to make his own sauce. It won the "Best Sauce" award at the American Royal Barbecue Competition over 30 years ago. For a full history be sure to check out the KC Masterpiece website.
Over the years, KC Masterpiece has added several more flavors to their line of BBQ sauce.

Secret Recipe #1 for KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce:
This copycat recipe is supposed to be a close version of the original Masterpiece BBQ sauce.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
- 3 Tbls. molasses
- 3 Tbls. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. liquid smoke
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/8 tsp. paprika
- 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
Directions:
- In a saucepan over medium high heat, bring all ingredients to a boil. Be sure to stir constantly.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook for about 45-60 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
Secret recipe #2: Copycat recipe for KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce:
I haven't tried this recipe yet, but I like that it has Agave Nectar which I use all the time now in place of sugar.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup agave nectar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 3 teaspoons molasses
- 3 teaspoons turbinado sugar
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 tablespoon paprika
- 1/8 tablespoon garlic powder
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