Apple Cider Vinegar Barbecue Sauce plus the benefits of vinegar

Barbecue sauce is something you can pick up in every grocery store and it’s very inexpensive too, so why would you take the time to make it at home?  For starters, they contain artificial ingredients, food dyes, thickening agents, and are loaded with sugar!  Making homemade barbecue sauce is quite simple, inexpensive as well, and you know all the ingredients that go in it.  One of the most beneficial ingredients in this sauce is the Organic Apple Cider Vinegar.

 

 

Vinegar is very good for you, and I use a good bit of it in my cooking.  I buy Pompeian Organic Vinegars because they are naturally gluten free, non-allergenic, and they carry the Non-GMO Project Verified seal.  Pompeian Organic Vinegars are available in three varieties, including:

 

 

Organic Red Wine Vinegar: Produced by using organically grown grapes from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, these select grapes are harvested at peak maturity in order for the red wine vinegar to maintain the complex flavor characteristics of the grapes. This vinegar is also sulfite free and contains the mother, which is the dark, cloudy substance formed from naturally occurring pectin and apple or grape residues found in organic, unfiltered and unpasteurized vinegars.  Unlike other vinegars on shelf, unfiltered, unpasteurized organic vinegar with the mother can be consumed on its own as part of a daily diet as the mother contains healthy bacteria filled with a high volume of polyphenols (antioxidants).  Recent research has shown Organic Red Wine Vinegar with the mother contains an even higher volume of polyphenols than Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with the mother.  Consuming two tablespoons of Pompeian Organic Red Wine Vinegar with the mother daily offers the maximum benefit from the high volume of polyphenols, which improve digestion, boost the immune system, combat cholesterol, prevent dandruff, sooth sore throats, keep skin healthy, and reduce excess fat in cells, promoting weight loss.

 

 

 

 

 

Organic Balsamic Vinegar: Made from select, organically grown grapes from Modena, Italy, and harvested at the ripest moment ensures the highest level of flavor. It is produced in the time-honored tradition of Modena. The grape juice is slowly cooked and then placed in barrels for refining and aging, which adds a complex flavor. This vinegar is caramel color free, naturally gluten free and is perfect for salad dressings, marinades and to drizzle on vegetables.

 

 

 

 

 

Organic Apple Cider Vinegar: Pompeian’s first apple cider vinegar is the result of the natural fermentation of organic apples produced in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. Pompeian does not filter or pasteurize this vinegar in order to maintain its natural and genuine benefits, and to preserve the presence of the “mother” in the product, which is desired for its many health benefits and is a good addition to your daily diet. This delicious vinegar can be used as a marinade, drizzled over grilled vegetables or in salad dressings.

 

 

 

 

I love to place sliced tomatoes onto a baking sheet, drizzle on Pompeian Organic Balsamic Vinegar and sprinkle with Italian cheese; place in the oven until the cheese melts then enjoy!  I also like to make homemade vinaigrettes with Pompeian Organic Red Wine Vinegar and this delicious barbecue sauce with Pompeian Organic Apple Cider Vinegar…I hope you enjoy!

 

 

This post is sponsored by Pompeian; all opinions are my own.