Combine all ingredients and simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Store in a tightly covered jar in refrigerator. Heat before using. For ribs, I dunk the ribs in the sauce each time I turn them. This sauce is very spicy and some people think it's too strong for poultry; I disagree.

The coarser the pepper is ground, the better it is. Warning: if this is used on country style pork ribs it will make you throw rocks at steak!