Sizzle with Flavor: DIY Low-Sodium BBQ Sauce for Summer!

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup is a vegan alternative.

liquid smoke

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: smoked salt

Smoked paprika adds flavor without the cost of liquid smoke.

salt substitute

Salt substitutes can reduce sodium intake.

Start by making the low sodium barbecue sauce.

Add 1 cup of strained tomatoes to a pot.

Mix in 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.

Pour in 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar.

Add 1 teaspoon of onion powder.

Grind 1 tablespoon of mustard seeds in a mortar and add to the pot.

Mix in 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of white sugar to caramelize.

Add 1/2 cup of water to the mixture.

Heat the pot on medium until it comes to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 1 hour.

After 1 hour, the sauce should have thickened significantly.

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