Wash gizzards in water, with vinegar and lime juice, making sure they are all clean, rinse and drain properly. Season with all the dry seasoning mix, cover and marinade for at least 1 hour. Heat olive oil on medium heat, add seasoned gizzards, brown sugar, stir and combine, cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring constantly, you will not need to add any liquid for those 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, add lemon juice, stir to combine, add 2 cups of hot water, cover and cook for 40 minutes. Then add garlic, onions, bell peppers, fresh thyme, carrots, ketchup and another 2 cups hot water, cook for 30 minutes.