Zesty BBQ Topper

Ingredients

For the BBQ Sauce:

• 1 c Ketchup
• 1/3 c Apple Cider Vinegar
• 2 T Water
• 3 T  Soy Sauce
• 1.5 T Yellow Mustard
• 1.5 T Garlic Powder
• 2 tsp Onion Powder
• 2 tsp Smoked Paprika

For the Cowboy Candy:

• 8 Med to Large Jalapenos, trimmed and thinly sliced on the bias
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• 2-3 tsp yellow mustard seeds
• 1 tsp Kosher Salt

Directions

For the BBQ Sauce:

1. Put everything into a sauce pan and bring it to a slow boil, stirring often, until it reduces and thickens a bit.

For the Cowboy Candy:

1. Into a saucepan that can accommodate the sliced jalapenos, put sugar, vinegar mustard seeds and kosher salt and bring to a boil, let sugar dissolve and stir constantly for 5 minutes on med low.
2. Add the jalapenos and bring to a boil, turning frequently until they shrivel a bot, about 6 minutes.
   Put the jalapenos into a glass dish and continue boiling the liquid about 10 minutes until it’s reduced.  
3. Pour over the jalapenos and serve.
4. You can also transfer to a covered jar and put into the fridge.