Homemade Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Sauce | Best Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce | Backyard Barbecue Sauce

Remove the inner white membrane from half a jalapeno pepper and dice it finely.

Slice half of an onion and mince it to match the size of the jalapeno.

Peel and mince one clove of garlic.

Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.

Saute the diced jalapeno, minced onion, and garlic for about five minutes until translucent and soft.

Add 2 cups of ketchup to the skillet and mix well.

Incorporate 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of apple juice into the mixture.

Add the crushed celery seed and red pepper flakes to the sauce.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.

Season with salt and pepper, then add 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.

Reduce the mixture on low heat for about 25 minutes to thicken.

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