HOMEMADE BBQ SAUCE | easy, healthy recipe

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup adds sweetness with fewer calories.

apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

White vinegar is less expensive and works well.

liquid smoke

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Smoked paprika can impart a smoky flavor without liquid smoke.

Add 1 15oz can of tomato sauce and 1/4 cup of tomato paste to a medium-sized saucepan.

Pour in 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup of honey, and 1/4 cup of molasses.

Add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of chipotle powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.

Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.

Turn the heat to medium-low and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, whisking periodically.

Check the sauce's thickness; it should coat the back of a spoon but still be drizzleable.

Turn off the heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container.

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