DIY Tangy BBQ Sauce - Everyday Food with Sarah Carey

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is a healthier option with a lower glycemic index.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice can provide a similar acidity at a lower cost.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Agave syrup is often cheaper and has a similar sweetness.

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade Worcestershire

Homemade Worcestershire can be made with common pantry ingredients.

Cut up 1 onion and 3 cloves of garlic coarsely.

Heat 2 tablespoons of safflower oil in a medium saucepan.

Sauté the onion and garlic in the oil.

Add 1 and 1/4 teaspoons of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the pan.

Cook the spices and onion until moisture is reduced and flavor develops.

Add 1/4 cup of dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup of ketchup, 3/4 cup of water, and 1 can of whole peeled tomatoes with juice to the pan.

Stir to combine all ingredients.

Simmer the mixture on low heat for about an hour and a half until reduced and thickened.

Season with salt and pepper to taste after simmering.

Blend the sauce until smooth, doing it in batches if necessary.

Add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to the blended sauce and blend again.

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