This Mop Sauce Makes Your BBQ BETTER... Guaranteed!

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: distilled vinegar

White vinegar is less expensive and has a similar acidity.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Granulated sugar is cheaper and can be used in place of brown sugar.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper is a cheaper alternative for heat.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: herb seasoning

Dried herbs are often less expensive and have a longer shelf life.

Start by preparing the mop sauce with crushed tomatoes in a pot.

Add 1 cup of white vinegar and 1 cup of apple juice to the pot.

Slice a lemon and add it to the pot.

Coarsely chop a white onion and add it to the pot.

Break apart garlic cloves and add them to the pot, crushing them with the heel of a knife to release oils.

Stir the mixture in the pot to combine the ingredients.

Add about half a bottle of hot sauce to the pot, adjusting as needed.

Add 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce to the pot.

Sprinkle in some cayenne pepper, salt, and fresh cracked black pepper.

Add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar to the mixture.

Taste the sauce and adjust with more vinegar and sugar as needed.

Let the sauce simmer on the flat top for a couple of hours to incorporate flavors.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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