Homemade Texas BBQ Sauce Recipe - Best BBQ Sauce - Backyard Texas Barbecue

ketchup

🥗Healthier: no-sugar-added ketchup

💰Cheaper: generic ketchup

No-sugar-added ketchup reduces sugar content while generic options are often more affordable.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: distilled vinegar

White vinegar is a lower-calorie alternative, while distilled vinegar is usually cheaper.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often less expensive.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

Add 1/2 chopped red onion and cook for about 2 minutes.

Add 1 teaspoon of garlic and mix for a minute or two until fragrant.

Add 1 cup of ketchup, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of lemon juice.

Add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard.

Add 2 teaspoons of chili powder and stir the mixture.

Let it simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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