Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           light brown sugar -- packed
   3      tablespoons   mild chile powder
   1      tablespoon    dry mustard
   1 1/4  teaspoons     ginger -- ground
     3/4  teaspoon      allspice -- ground
     1/3  teaspoon      cayenne pepper
     1/3  teaspoon      mace -- ground
     1/3  teaspoon      black pepper -- freshly ground
   1 1/4  cups          white distilled vinegar
     1/3  cup           molasses
  40      ounces        ketchup

Preparation:

In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, chili seasoning, mustard, ginger, allspice, cayenne, mace, and black pepper. Add the vinegar, molasses, water, and liquid smoke, if using. Stir until dry ingredients are dissolved. Add the ketchup and stir to mix. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly to avoid spattering. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Let stand in refrigerator 24 hours before using. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 months.