That's right. I make my own sauce and often use it to doctor up a batch of baked beans or a quick beans and dogs for dinner. Had many discussions on what BBQ sauce is best, who makes the best, what is the best secret ingredient, what's the best store bought, etc. etc. Mine is a tomato/vinegar base with molassas and chipotle (I make my own) it's not too sweet and has a nice little after burn. I put it on a lot of stuff. Grilled shrimp with it slathered on at the end is awesome and I can't wait to try that smoked shrimp with it. I need to make another batch. I usually make a couple gallons as when friends and relatives find out I'm making it, I usually end up giving several pint and quarts away. Mine is the result (as is most folks) of many years of trial and error until several years ago I thought "Hey, I oughta write this down" and I still tweak it. I recently have tried making it and adding strong coffee, OJ, and Chinese sweet chili sauce. All at different times.
Hey, how's it going in Chicago. Love that town, lived there for 5 years and my youngest had a scholarship to Loyola there. Still like to visit on occasion. Been a Bears fan for at least 50 years.