Today I am sharing with you a fresh homemade sauce with a bit of spice, sweetness and a splash of honey whiskey for depth and flavor. Yes. I did say honey whiskey. This helps to elevate the flavor profile that i wanted to create for this meal. I enjoy making my own sauces. How about you? Although you may find the right sauce out there in the markets, but there is something about the freshness and taste of creating your own sauce. The flavor customization is endless and always brings more depth, brightness and personality to the meal that evening. The best part is being able to control what ingredients you utilize in the dishes you create without chemicals.

 

 

I believe in the importance of getting back to basics that will nourish your mind and body for optimizing overall vitality. When providing our bodies with core nutrients we are optimizing our mind, body and soul for overall well being in the short and long term. We are empowered when we have control over what we allow into our bodies. After all, the chemical laden crap in our food system affects our taste buds as well as other negative effects too. When you can not recognize an ingredient on the food label, your body won’t recognize it either and won’t know how to process it. Just by eliminating processed foods in a two week period, you can awaken the taste buds by consuming more fresh and flavorful foods. By eating more fresh, local or seasonal foods this allows us to connect to our communities, mother nature and each other.

 

 

When you consume more of the rainbow on your plate you will boost your health even further. A daily fix of colorful veggies and fruits will provide you an array of more nutrients your body needs. And, in turn, it will hard wire your brain to eat better, you are less likely to gravitate to unhealthy items and you will feel better inside and out.

 

 

 

 

 

Remember to nourish your mind, body and soul properly for overall well being.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now let’s scroll down further to the barbecue recipe………………..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERVES:2

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS:

1 tbsp olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup honey whiskey

1/2 cup ketchup

1/2 tbsp mustard

1/4 cup maple

1 tbsp sriracha sauce

2 tbsp white vinegar

1/2 chili powder

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp celery seeds

1 tbsp lemon juice, fresh

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

Prepare the slow cooker.

In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients together on medium low heat; bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Let cook until slightly thickened; about 10 minutes.

Remove from the stove; set aside.

You may dredge the ribs in the sauce mixture. Place the ribs on the bottom of the crock pot. Add the rest of the sauce into the pot. Cover with lid; let cook on low 6-8 hours.

When ready place on a decorative plate with veggies and/or starches, or whatever your heart desires. And voila! Ready to enjoy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NUTRITIONAL CONTENT: calories 458; total fat 8.4; sodium 693mg; potassium 288g; total carbohydrates 63g; dietary fiber 1g; sugars 57g; protein 1.9g; vitamin A 21%; calcium 7%; vitamin C 2% and iron 9%.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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