Filipino BBQ sauce - it's sweet, it’s spicy, it’s delicious

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake without sacrificing flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index while white sugar is more affordable.

calamansi juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: lime juice

Lemon or lime juice can mimic the tangy flavor of calamansi.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is a lower-calorie sweetener, while corn syrup is often less expensive.

Combine banana sauce, sugarcane vinegar, brown sugar, and honey in a saucepan.

Add lemon, molasses, salt, cracked black pepper, paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, and garlic powder to the mixture.

Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Heat the saucepan over medium heat until the mixture simmers.

Let simmer for a few minutes to blend flavors.

Cooking Techniques

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