Ingredients: 

• 1 ½ cups ketchup  

• ½ cup apple cider vinegar 

• ½ cup water 

• ¼ cup brown sugar 

• ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce 

• 2 tablespoons mustard (yellow or Dijon) 

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 

• 1 teaspoon paprika 

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder 

• 1 teaspoon onion powder 

 

Optional ingredients: 

• 2 tablespoons finely diced shallots (shallots are a type of onion, so that can work, too!) 

• 2 garlic cloves, minced 

 

Directions: 

1) In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. 

2) Bring ingredients to a simmer, then reduce heat and continue at a low simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently. 

 

Tips:   

This makes about 3 cups of BBQ sauce.  

Use this to marinate your favorite foods: chicken, pork, meatballs, etc. Save the rest in the fridge for up to 2 weeks and use for multiple dishes. 

A little goes a long way.  When marinating, start with 2 tablespoons per pound in a zip lock bag, then close.  Massage ingredients together through the bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Add more as needed. 

If using the optional ingredients: In a medium pan, heat 1 teaspoon of oil, add finely diced shallots and cook for 4 minutes, stirring often.  Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.  Add the shallot/garlic mixture to the medium saucepan along with all other ingredients in step one.