How to make Homemade Barbecue Sauce from Scratch | Homemade BBQ Sauce

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

White vinegar is often more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is a vegan alternative.

liquid smoke

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Smoked paprika can provide a similar flavor.

Get your dry ingredients for the barbecue sauce.

Add 1 cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper into a bowl.

Mix the dry ingredients together until well combined.

Add the liquid ingredients: 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar and 1 cup water to the dry mixture.

Stir the mixture until everything is well combined.

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