Chris' BBQ Sauce

• 3/4 cup distilled white or cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes – crushed
• salt and pepper – to taste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup water

Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let stand until cool. Spoon sauce over Barbequed meats or poultry.