40. Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce recipe

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: distilled vinegar

White vinegar is less expensive and has a similar acidity.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

White sugar is more affordable and can provide sweetness.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Corn syrup is cheaper and can mimic the sweetness of honey.

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Liquid aminos provide a similar umami flavor at a lower cost.

Chop the shallot finely.

Heat a cooktop to medium and melt butter in a pan.

Add the chopped shallot to the melted butter and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Prepare garlic by smashing and peeling it, then press it into the pan with the shallots.

Squeeze 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice into the pan.

Add 2 and 3/4 cups of water to the pan and bring to a boil.

Add tomato paste, honey, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar to the boiling mixture.

Stir in sea salt, cloves, and coriander.

Whisk the mixture and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes to reduce.

Add a sprinkle of cayenne pepper and black pepper to taste after simmering.

Blend the sauce to achieve a smooth consistency after it cools slightly.

Pour the sauce into a jar for storage and label it.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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