1 cup cola

1 cup ketchup

¼ cup Worcestershire sauce

1 t. liquid smoke

½ cup A.1. steak sauce

½ t. onion powder

½ t. garlic powder

½ t. ground black pepper

Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and gradually bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat slightly to obtain a gentle simmer. Simmer the sauce until reduced by a quarter, 6-8 minutes. Use right away or transfer to a large jar. Cover, cool to room temperature and refrigerate. The sauce will keep for several months.

Cook’s note: Try with other dark sodas for different flavors.

Recipe from Simon May, Fort Wayne, Indiana