Homemade A1 Steak Sauce Recipe

1 1/4 cups ketchup

2 tablespoons yellow mustard

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

4 drops hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco, or your favorite variety)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 pinch cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon brown sugar (for a touch of sweetness)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (for a smoky undertone)

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (to balance out acidity)

Directions:

Combine the Ingredients:

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and fresh lemon juice.

Cook the Sauce: