How to Make Texas Barbecue Sauce | Recipe

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index and a slight caramel flavor.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

White vinegar is more commonly available and less expensive.

liquid smoke

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Smoked paprika can provide a similar smoky flavor without the additives.

hot sauce

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Red pepper flakes can add heat without the added sodium of hot sauce.

Add 2 cups of ketchup to a mixing bowl.

Pour in 1 cup of water and 0.5 cup of apple cider vinegar.

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1.5 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce; mix well.

In a separate bowl, combine 5 tablespoons of regular white sugar and 5 tablespoons of light brown sugar.

Add 0.5 tablespoon of black pepper, 0.5 tablespoon of dry mustard, 0.5 tablespoon of onion powder, and 0.5 tablespoon of garlic powder to the sugar mixture.

Add 0.5 tablespoon of chipotle powder to the mixture.

Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined and smooth.

Transfer the mixture to a Dutch oven and bring to a slight boil on the stove.

Once boiling, reduce heat and let simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

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