What to Do with Leftover Ketchup Packets, etc.

When I was on my third trimester of pregnancy, laziness and exhaustion ended up in food delivery and takeouts too many.  Grubhub was my best friend as it was so convenient - Chinese, American, Thai, Italian, Mediterranean, Vietnamese - name it, we ordered it!  And along with the food were too many condiments - ketchup, soy sauce, mustard, salt, pepper, etc.  Excessive really.  I never threw them away, knowing that one day I might use them, but it took me a few months to finally do so!  We had a good stash I kept in a plastic container - just see below!  Last weekend, I thought I'd make my own barbecue sauce out of these little packets of goodness.

Barbecue Sauce Ingredients for 5 Chicken Thighs:

- 12 packets of ketchup (any kind)

- 2 packets of soy sauce (usually from Chinese/Thai restaurants)

- 1 packet of hot mustard (Chinese)

- 1/2 tsp cumin

- 1/2 tsp chili powder (or 1 packet of hot sauce)

- 1 tbsp of sugar

- 2 tbsp vinegar (I used cider)

- Salt and Pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Combine all ingredients until barbecue sauce consistency.

2. Marinate 5 chicken thighs with the sauce for at least one hour.

3. Bake in 400 F oven for 45 mins to an hour.  Brush with sauce every 15 to 20 mins.

4. Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.  Also good with chimichuri, but good as is.

I did this also with baby back ribs - unfortunately, I was only able to take a picture when there was only 1 rib left!  Husband loved it.