Sauce is the lifeblood of American barbecue. Without it, Kansas City-style ribs would lack the sticky sweetness that keeps you licking your fingers. Carolina pulled pork would simply be a pile of shredded cooked Boston butt.

Traditional American barbecue sauces have always had an air of mystery. The lengthy ingredient lists. The complex layers of flavors. The secrecy bordering paranoia surrounding the recipe. The mythical pit masters who vow to take their secret sauce recipe to the grave.

Well, we’re about to break the code of silence. In honor of Pork-tober, here are five of our favorite barbecue sauces. Equally terrific on pork chops, tenderloin, ribs, and pork butts.

What’s even better: three of the sauces require only three ingredients. You read that right three ingredients!

So get out your saucepan and get cracking!

We at Barbecuebible.com wish you a happy Pork-tober!

Five Barbecue Sauces for Pork

North Carolina Vinegar Sauce

Makes 2 cups.

This mouth-puckering condiment was America’s original barbecue sauce, and while a watery mix of cider vinegar, hot red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper may not seem like barbecue sauce to most Americans, North Carolina-style pulled pork just wouldn’t taste right without it. The vinegar counterpoints the fatty pork, while the black and hot peppers crank up the heat. In the western part of the state, ketchup is added for sweetness—a practice I’ve made optional here. Note: Some pit masters add liquid hot sauce in place of (or in addition to) hot red pepper flakes. Others add water to diminish the vinegary bite.

2 cups cider vinegar
1 to 2 tablespoons hot red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper (about 1 tablespoon of the former and 1 teaspoon of the latter)
2 tablespoons ketchup (optional)

Place the ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake until the salt dissolves. Alternatively, place the ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk until the salt dissolves. To serve, mix with or spoon over pulled pork (smoked shredded or chopped pork shoulder). It’s also great with shredded barbecued chicken or duck.

South Carolina Mustard Barbecue Sauce

Yield: Makes 2 cups.

South Carolina’s contribution to regional American barbecue is mustard sauce. BBQ buffs in these parts understand the wonders that mustard can work on pork; how the spice enhances the meat’s sweetness, while the acidity cuts through the fat. A good mustard sauce is a study in balance: the bite of mustard and mouth-pucker of vinegar offset by the sweetness of honey or brown sugar. Tradition calls for using ballpark-style mustard, which I’ve always found to be jarring on the taste buds. Call me a heretic, but I prefer the suaveness of Dijon-style mustard or a grainy mustard from Meaux in France.

2/3 cup Dijon-style mustard
2/3 cup dark brown sugar
2/3 cup cider vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper (lots of pepper) to taste

Combine the ingredients in a saucepan and whisk to mix. Simmer for 3 minutes, then let cool to room temperature for serving.

Alabama White Barbecue Sauce

Visit Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q in Decatur, Alabama, and you’ll find a barbecue sauce unlike any on the planet. Created by a railroad man-turned-pit master in the 1920s, this piquant mixture of mayonnaise, vinegar, and black pepper has accompanied barbecued chicken for five generations of pit masters. Well, let me assure you, this singular sauce is equally delicious on pork. I know the mayo thing sounds strange if you’re not from Alabama, but take my word for it, it’s awesome.

Makes 3-1/2 cups.

2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup prepared white horseradish (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper and salt (you’ll need about 2 teaspoons of the former and 1 teaspoon of the latter)

Place the ingredients in a deep mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Pineapple-Chile Salsa

Recipe courtesy of Cooking Light Magazine.

Serve at room temperature over grilled pork or fish.

Stir together 2 cups finely chopped fresh pineapple (about 12 oz.), 2 thinly sliced scallions, 1 seeded and finely chopped red Fresno chile, 1/2 seeded and finely chopped serrano chile, 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tsp. lime zest, and 1/4 tsp. kosher salt in a medium bowl. Serve immediately, or store covered in refrigerator up to 2 days.

Chipotle Molasses Barbecue

Smoke and fire are what make barbecue barbecue and they’re about to electrify the sauce to go with it. The smoke comes from chipotles—Mexican smoked jalapenos. The fire comes from the chilies, plus Sriracha and horseradish mustard.

2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup Sriracha
1/4 cup horseradish mustard or Dijon-style mustard
1/4 cup bourbon whisky
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark—your choice), or to taste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Sambuca
1 tablespoon minced chipotle chili with can juices (or to taste)
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper

Combine the ingredients in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and gently simmer the sauce, uncovered, until thick and richly flavored, 10 minutes. Correct the seasoning, adding pepper or sugar as desired. Let the sauce cool to room temperature for serving. Store in clean jars away from heat or light. Refrigerated, the sauce will last for at least a week.

Whether you like your pork tangy, sweet, smoky, or spicy, there’s a sauce here that hits the spot. Each one tells a story from a different corner of American barbecue, and every spoonful adds its own twist to the meat we love most. Fire up the grill, grab your favorite cut of pork, and taste your way through these classics.

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Passions-to-Profit: Celebrating the Barbecuing Entrepreneur

As the traditional end of summer, Labor Day also serves to celebrate the American work force and their commitment to productive, inventive and important contributions to our society. In this spirit of honoring America’s hard-working heroes, we’d like to dedicate the entire month of September to applaud the entrepreneurs who’ve applied their talents to making your barbecuing adventures more engaging…and tasty!

Fifth-in-a-Series: Portland Salt; Products Propelled by Thoughtfulness and Joy

Rebecca and Justin Christiansen, the husband-and-wife team behind Portland Salt Co, developed what began as a thoughtful homemade gift into a full-blown flavor movement during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Their mission, beginning with Justin’s legendary Steak Salt, is to help home cooks create bold, restaurant-quality meals with zero stress and all the joy.

Born from a shared love of cooking, travel, and gathering around the table, Portland Salt Co. was a natural extension of the duo’s lifestyle. Rebecca and Justin found joy in crafting seasoning blends that elevated everyday meals and wowed their dinner guests. When lockdowns hit and friends started requesting refills of their signature Steak Salt, Rebecca and Justin realized they were onto something special. Soon, they were shipping jars across the West Coast and Portland Salt Co. officially came to life.

Focusing on Simplicity and Flavor

Rebecca and Justin saw a common challenge: home cooks wanted great flavor without stress. Portland Salt Co. blends were created to deliver just that; precise, balanced seasoning that transforms meats, seafood, and veggies with minimal effort. With just a pinch, these salt and seasoning blends turn everyday meals into something extraordinary, making cooking feel more like an adventure.

A Business Built on Acts of Kindness – Not Profits

The first batch of Portland Steak Salt wasn’t made for profit, it was a holiday gift for friends and family. But when lockdowns hit and people started cooking more at home, the requests started pouring in. What began as a small act of kindness turned into a grassroots movement, with jars being mailed out across the region. That organic demand gave Rebecca and Justin the confidence to turn their passion into a business. Their community’s support didn’t just validate the product, it helped shape the brand’s identity: small batch, globally inspired, and rooted in real culinary experiences.

When the duo launched the company, they did not know how to build a website, how to commercially manufacture food products, anything about affiliate marketing… you get the idea. Despite these challenges, Rebecca and Justin had bet big, producing multiple pallets of each product line without knowing if they would be able to sell a single unit. On day one of launch, they were overwhelmed with thousands of dollars in orders and the mood was quite celebratory! The next day however, the inventory went missing. This was during the height of COVID-related logistic challenges and it turns out that a whole truck trailer was “lost” in the parking lot of a Portland facility.

On day two of business, the couple found themselves in their first crisis; they spent the entire weekend communicating with customers, halting new sales while they tried to locate the inventory and, eventually, missing the entire holiday season which just happens to be the most important for companies like Portland Salt Co. Despite the setbacks, not even a single customer cancelled their order.

Natural Ingredients, Sourced Worldwide

Portland Salt Co. stands out with globally inspired, all-natural blends that bring depth and complexity to the home kitchen and backyard grill. Unlike mass-market seasonings, these blends combine premium Pacific Ocean sea salt with carefully sourced spices from around the world. For home barbecuers, that means consistently delicious results whether you’re grilling steak, smoking pork, or whipping up a quick weeknight dinner.

The Grill Set 3-Pack was crafted with backyard chefs in mind. It includes:

• Steak Salt – the signature steak blend, yet perfectly versatile for all proteins and vegetables.
• Pork Rub – a Kansas City-style dry rub that brings sweet heat to smoked meats.
• Greek Blend – a bright, herbaceous blend ideal for lamb, fish, and summer salads.

Distinct and Unique Features and Benefits

• All-natural ingredients, no additives → Pure flavor, no shortcuts. Vegan and Gluten free.
• Globally sourced spices → Authentic taste that transports your kitchen around the world.
• Versatile blends → Each seasoning works across multiple dishes, encouraging creativity.
• Small-batch quality → Every jar is crafted with care for consistent, bold flavor.
• Easy-to-use format → Big flavor, minimal prep. Perfect for impressing guests or elevating weeknight meals.

With Portland Salt Co., cooking becomes more than just making food, it’s about creating moments, exploring new flavors, and sharing joy around the table. From sprinkling Za’atar on hummus to dusting Toast Sugar on brioche French toast, home cooks are discovering how just a pinch can turn any dish into an experience.

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• Sauce Goddess
• Oscarware

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Passions-to-Profit: Celebrating the Barbecuing Entrepreneur

As the traditional end of summer, Labor Day also serves to celebrate the American work force and their commitment to productive, inventive and important contributions to our society. In this spirit of honoring America’s hard-working heroes, we’d like to dedicate the entire month of September to applaud the entrepreneurs who’ve applied their talents to making your barbecuing adventures more engaging…and tasty!

Third-in-a-Series: Sauce Goddess; a Legacy of Wholesome, Healthy and Flavorful Sauces and Spices

Father, Family and Friends; Incite Inspiration and Innovation

For as far back as I can remember, my Dad, not being enamored of liquid smoke flavor, made a special BBQ sauce for our family’s enjoyment. I had no idea it was special until I left home and tried a store-bought off of the shelf product. My disappointment in that inspired me to get my dad measuring cups so I could replicate the recipe and start making it for my friends.

Once, having enjoyed the sauces, they threw down a challenge, “don’t get old and wonder what if I’d done something with my Dad’s recipe.”

With that, I started planning my company, Sauce Goddess in October 2000 – and we’re now celebrating our 25^th anniversary! The rest of the story is now history – we’re in over 2,100 retail locations, we’ve been featured on QVC and GMA’s Deals and Steals, and we sell everywhere online.

Revising the Original Recipe, but Retaining the Essence of Flavor

In evolving Sauce Goddess products, I revised my Dad’s recipe to make it vegan friendly and more suited to consumers seeking all-natural products. Oddly, it would seem – because it is a BBQ sauce – I removed Worchester sauce to make it vegan (which it always has been). I also wanted to eliminate high fructose corn syrup. Yes, 20 years ago we were well ahead of the no HFCS and plant-based vegan!

Scaling Up and Branching Out

The biggest difference between our sauce and the majority of all store-bought BBQ sauces is that not one of the 6 flavors we make have any liquid smoke or smokey flavor at all (knowing that the best place to get smoky flavor is from the wood itself). Subsequently, none of our sauces clash with the wood chips or pellets the barbecuer chooses to use. The lack of smoky flavor also means you can use our sauces for meat or fish or veggies, making it perfect for baking, sautéing or simply grilling.

All this said, making my sauces commercially proved to be a bit tricky. The tomato paste we can buy in the store as consumers is nothing like the commercial variety used for large-scale food manufacturing – so the recipe had to be converted into a formula, something our co-packer could use to repeatably make our sauce over and over.

The other enormous obstacle was finding room on the shelves of retailers. Local stores were very open to new, locally-produced products, but national retailers were and still are an ongoing and challenging proposition.

A Winning Combination: Flavorful and Healthy!

We’re proud to use the healthiest ingredients – no flavorings, additives, preservatives, anti-caking or MSG. We’re simply using only real food to make our sauces and our spices. A seven-year old can read our labels and know what everything is – no mystery ingredients or additives.

Consumers are looking for ingredients they recognize more than ever right now. They want to consume food that tastes amazing and is actually good for them. That’s what Sauce Goddess does!

We give the barbecuer, home cook and competitor sauces and spices they can use to create an amazing, flavorful meal experiences for their friends and family.

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Sauce Goddess products can be found on SauceGoddess.com and Amazon.com!

Passions-to-Profit Series

• True Made Foods
• Hitchfire
• Oscarware
• Portland Salt

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As the days get shorter and the evenings turn crisp, few dishes bring more comfort than osso buco cooked low and slow.

Osso buco is one of the glories of Italian cuisine—veal shanks braised for hours with wine, herbs, and aromatic vegetables. It starts with an undisputably tough cut of meat—the shin—and you cook it low and slow until it’s tender enough to eat with a spoon. The best part might just be the buttery marrow inside the shank bone. (Hence the reference to a spoon—which you need for scooping the marrow out of the bone.)

What Is Osso Buco?

A specialty of Milan in the province of Lombardy in northern Italy, osso buco (literally “cow bone”) is the ultimate comfort food—perfect for winter. (Actually, it’s pretty perfect any time of the year.) It’s hard to imagine how you could improve on a dish Italians have been making for centuries. But I’m going try. And my secret weapon—you see this coming—is my smoker.

My osso buco upgrade involves a technique I call smoke-braising. You read about it in my book Project Smoke, where I used it to make smoke-braised Asian lamb shanks. I like to think of smoke as the umami of barbecue and it imbues this already amazing dish with the spirit of American barbecue.

How to Smoke Osso Buco

Despite its amazing flavors and a semi-long ingredient list, osso buco is quick and easy to make. Note I said to make. It does require 3 hours of cooking. But if you own a pellet grill, you pretty much set it and forget it. Ditto on a gas grill. A kamado grill, like a Big Green Egg, is perfect for osso buco. So is a charcoal smoker or grill, although with both you’ll need to replenish the charcoal and wood every hour.

As you look at the following photos, you may be surprised to find aluminum foil wrapped around the pot. That’s to keep the smoke off the outside. (If the truth be told, it’s pretty easy for you to clean the pot with a blast of oven cleaner.)

I give you smoked osso buco! It’s great the day you make it and even better served as leftovers.

Smoked osso buco isn’t just a dish—it’s a full fall feast. Pair it with sides like Grilled Smoked Mac and Cheese, Grilled Poblano Cornbread, or Plancha Potato Chips to round out the meal. For more autumn inspiration, check out our collection of fall-friendly sides and recipes

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It’s an article of faith, not to say dogma, that the proper way to cook brisket is low in slow—that is at a low heat for a very loooooooooong time—a half day or more for a full packer brisket. You need that slow, gentle heat to melt the collagen and make the meat tender without drying it out.

Yes, there are hot and fast briskets that cook in a few hours. Our test kitchen director made one that ranks pretty high on the deliciousness scale.

But what if I told you there’s a brisket dish you can cook in 2 minutes—I repeat 2 MINUTES—directly over a screaming hot fire. You’d think I was crazy.

The Secret to Cooking Brisket in Just Two Minutes

Or so I believed until I visited Baekjeong KBBQ restaurant in the heart of New York’s Koreatown. Here the chef slices frozen brisket points across the grain on a meat slicer. The slices come out so paper-thin, the meat cooks in a matter of minutes. It simply doesn’t have time or heft to get tough. You could think of this direct grilled brisket as steak on steroids, with a rich meaty beefy flavor every bit as intense as slow-cooked brisket, but as easy to chew as filet mignon.

 

The brisket itself comes unseasoned. The fireworks come from a table-burying selection of sauces and condiments collectively known as panchan. Like so much Korean grilled meat, you eat grilled brisket taco-style: wrapped in lettuce leaves. Think of it as barbecue health food.

The easiest way to slice the meat for this extraordinary brisket is on an electric meat slicer. Serious carnivores may own one already. I’ve come up with a work-around using a food processor. In a pinch, you could try hand slicing. Either way, place the brisket in the freezer until softly frozen. You don’t want it hard as a rock. If you happen to live in an area with a large Korean community, you may be able to buy the brisket pre-sliced.

 

Here, then, is a brisket dish most of us would never dream possible. Two minute brisket. Really! One bite of the luscious, seared, sizzling smoky beef will make you a believer.

Recipe: Two Minute Korean Brisket

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Updated for 2025

What Makes Jamaican Jerk So Fiery?

As anyone who has eaten real-deal Jamaican jerk can tell you, it hurts. Smoke gets in your eyes and Scotch bonnet chiles scorch your gullet.

“You need to sweat while you’re eating jerk,” says my friend, Gary Feblowitz (we met on the set of Project Smoke).

An Emmy award-winning videographer (you’ve seen his work on the Discovery Channel and PBS), Feblowitz is one of jerk’s most zealous evangelists. The license plate on his SUV reads “JRKMSTR.” (I’m guessing that would play well in Kingston, but might be misinterpreted in Gary’s home state of Minnesota.)

The Story Behind Authentic Jerk Ingredients

Gary’s jerk epiphany occurred when a vacation to Jamaica was extended two weeks by a medical emergency that prohibited air travel. He knew the key to authentic jerk was the pimento (allspice) tree—its fruit (allspice berries), leaves, and especially, its fragrant wood. He wanted to import these ingredients into the U.S., but the Jamaican government had banned pimento exports in the early 1900s after demand for the dense, beautiful wood nearly wiped out the supply. (At the time, it was popular for umbrella handles.) Gary proposed to use only trim or felled trees and plant three for every one he imported. The Jamaican officials agreed.

Like North American barbecue, Jamaican jerk is simultaneously a dish, a cooking method, and a way of life—a noun and a verb.

Historically, jerk is associated with the Maroons, runaway slaves who settled in the mountains when the British defeated their Spanish owners in 1655. The Maroons hunted wild boar, which they rubbed with a fiery paste of salt, spices, onions, ginger, and chiles, and cooked it slowly over smoldering pimento or laurel wood fires in earthen pits. The method tenderized and preserved the meat, and more importantly, produced little smoke, which would have given away their positions. (Cuba’s lechon asado and Hawaii’s kālua pig are similar.)

Modern Jamaican Jerk: Methods and Proteins

Today, Jamaica’s “jerkmen” are more likely to cook in modified steel drums or shallow trough-like grills covered with sheets of corrugated tin. Once you master the basics, you can jerk almost any protein on your gas or charcoal grill or smoker. Chicken and pork are the most popular meats, but I’ve also encountered jerk snapper, lobster, shrimp, and even tofu. Gary confided one of his favorite preparations is jerk brisket. We can’t wait to try that!

Key Ingredients in Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

Most jerk ingredients are available at any supermarket.

• Scotch bonnet chile: One of the world’s most fiery chiles (100,000 to 350,000 Scoville units), with a sweet heat that blooms in the mouth rather than bludgeons. But still approach with caution. For less heat, seed the peppers. If you cannot find Scotch bonnets, substitute habaneros. Wear gloves when handling.
• Pimento wood: This fragrant tropical tree is one of the defining flavors of jerk. To be strictly authentic, cook the food on a grate of pimento wood sticks and generate smoke with pimento wood chips. Because it is so dense, the sticks can be reused if you work over a low fire.
• Pimento berries and leaves: Pimento berries—also called allspice—are available in the spice aisle of most supermarkets. Be sure to buy whole berries, not ground allspice. Gary (see website above) usually carries dried pimento leaves. If they are unavailable, substitute bay leaves.

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Cooking Tips for Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Use fresh ingredients whenever possible: Fresh scallions, thyme, and Scotch bonnet peppers make a huge difference in flavor compared to dried or bottled substitutes.

Marinate overnight: Let your chicken soak in the jerk marinade for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight, to deeply infuse those bold, spicy flavors.

Get your grill ready for indirect heat: Jamaican jerk is traditionally cooked low and slow over indirect heat, often with pimento wood smoke if you can find it. This helps develop that smoky crust without burning the spices.

Don’t rush the cooking: Keep the grill temperature around 275-300°F (135-150°C) and cook the chicken slowly. This locks in moisture and allows the spices to caramelize nicely.

Use a meat thermometer: Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe, juicy results.

Add smoke for extra flavor: If you have a smoker or pellet grill, adding a bit of wood smoke (hickory, apple, or preferably pimento wood) enhances that authentic jerk aroma.

Baste occasionally: Spoon or brush reserved marinade or a bit of oil on the chicken during cooking to keep it moist and flavorful.

Rest before serving: Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking. This helps the juices redistribute for a tender bite.

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Who doesn't enjoy a delicious lightly spiced flavorful coconut based egg curry? Egg is one quintessential breakfast food loaded with proteins- liked and consumed by all - good thing being a lot of vegetarians also consume it and are known as Eggetarians 😆  Eggs are the most nutritious food on the planet! There is no doubt about it! On top of everything else, they are also cheap, easy to prepare, go with almost any food and taste awesome.

Perfect curry to make when you have no veggies left in your fridge :) All you need is tomatoes, yogurt and papad as main ingredients. A delectable curry will be ready in no time. It is a famous Rajasthani dish, most of us know about it and yes, it is cooked in 10 different ways:) I have tried making it both ways, with and without onions and I like it better with no onions. My husband enjoys this papad ki sabji a lot more than I do actually :) so this curry is here to stay in my household. It goes well with khoba roti or any other paratha or simply with the plain rice.

Making papad (thin, fried accompaniment) is a summer affair and I am sure every kid of my generation must have spent their few days of summer vacation helping out their moms and aunts in rolling, spreading, drying papads in the backyard or on the terrace under the scorching heat and then having a cold beverage like lemon sherbet or sol kadi to cool themselves. :) Real fun days it used to be :)

Let us check out the recipe.
Ingredients:

• 4 big papads dry roasted or fried or done in microwave*
• 2 tomatoes
• 2-3 green chillies
• 1 inch ginger
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 cup curds/yogurt room temperature
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• 1 tbsp kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves)
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• salt to taste
• handful of cilantro chopped

Preparation:

• In a blender, grind tomatoes, chillies and ginger, keep aside.
• In a wide mouth pan, heat oil, add cumin seeds till they splutter, add hing, kasuri methi and saute for a minute or so.
• Add tomato mixture along with the chilli pwd, coriander pwd and garam masala.
• Mix everything and let it cook till oil separates from the tomato gravy.
• Now sim the gas and add whisked yogurt plus water slowly while you keep stirring the gravy, else it will curdle in the gravy. Bring it to a boil, add salt as per taste.
• Now take the fried/roasted papads, make med-small pieces and slowly add to the gravy. Cover and cook for a couple of more minutes till the papads soak in the gravy.
• Your gravy is ready. Serve it with kobha roti or with rice.

Notes:* Papads can be roasted or fried anyway you want. You can also add raw papad cut in pieces and cook till done.

njoY!! happY cookinG!!

recipe adapted from nisha madhulika's website.

papad

fried papad

Health Benefits: This curry is made with tomatoes and yogurt as a base with little spices. The debate that tomato is a fruit or vegetable is still on :), nonetheless, it is considered as a superfood. It is rich in antioxidants. It has lycopene which helps in fighting chronic diseases and helps in delivering other health benefits. It is an excellent source of Vit C, potassium and cholene. Yogurt is no. 1 probiotic food. It is known to be helpful in digestion and is a good source of calcium. Papad is mainly made from peeled black flour (protein), it is seasoned and consumed in either fried, roasted or deep fry form.

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