Sauce For Barbecue

Cook: 20 min Cuisine: American

A tangy, sweet barbecue sauce with lemon juice, brown sugar, and spices, perfect for enhancing chicken or pork dishes with bold, flavorful notes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. water
  • 1/4 c. lemon juice
  • 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 c. oleo
  • 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. paprika
  • 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar melts.
  2. Boil, uncovered, until reduced to 1 1/3 cups.
  3. Use for chicken or pork.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

203 kcal 10% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.1g 8% DV
Total Fat 3.4g 4% DV
Carbs 45.7g 17% DV
Fiber 9.6g 34% DV
Sugar 30.3g 61% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10050.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 915.5mg 19% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 621.3mcg 69% DV
Vitamin C 24.2mg 27% DV
Calcium 120.5mg 9% DV
Iron 7.1mg 39% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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