Here Are The 5 BBQ Sauces Every Southerner Should Know | Southern Living

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade Worcestershire

Soy sauce is lower in calories.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: sugar-free ketchup

💰Cheaper: homemade tomato sauce

Sugar-free ketchup reduces sugar content.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

Start with 2 cups of water in a saucepan.

Add 1/2 cup of firmly packed brown sugar to the water.

Pour in 1/2 cup of Worcestershire sauce.

Add 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Add 1 teaspoon of sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of allspice.

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, noting that it will remain a watery sauce.

For the mustard-based sauce, start with 1 1/2 cups of prepared yellow mustard in a bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar.

Pour in 1/2 cup of honey.

Add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of ketchup.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.

Whisk until everything is well combined.

Transfer the sauce to a jar and let it set up in the fridge overnight.

Warm it before serving.

For the sweet barbecue sauce, start with 1 cup of water in a saucepan.

Add 1 cup of ketchup and 1/2 cup of loosely packed brown sugar.

Pour in 1/3 cup of apple cider vinegar.

Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of molasses, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of fresh cracked pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 2 teaspoons of kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon of celery salt.

Mix everything together and bring to a slow boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly.

For the Eastern Carolina barbecue sauce, start with 3/4 cup of apple cider vinegar in a bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of fresh cracked pepper.

Combine all ingredients thoroughly without heating.

For the mayonnaise-based white sauce, start with 1/2 cup of mayonnaise in a bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of water and 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of light brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.

Mix until completely combined and chill for about an hour before serving.

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