SmokinGhost BBQ’s Haunted Heat sauce won first place in the specialty category with a perfect score. The Chillicothe company’s Spooky Sweet sauce earned sixth in a field of 150 mild sauces.

Smash Kitchen also offers Dijon mustard, spicy mayo, hot honey ketchup and hot honey BBQ sauce, which Powell said is made with organic jalapeños and honey from Pennsylvania. He intends to treat ...

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Add remaining ingredients (vinegar last), reduce heat and simmer over low for 12-15 minutes. Allow the sauce to cool. You can store the sauce in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up ...