Description
It is surprisingly easy to make homemade BBQ sauce. It takes less than 20 minutes to cook and you only need one pot.
This recipe is absolutely delicious – bold, flavorful, sweet, and spicy!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 tsp olive or coconut oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup diced yellow onion
- 15 ounces can of tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tsp molasses
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp tamari or coconut aminos
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Stir the mixture frequently and watch the garlic because it can burn.
- Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, maple syrup, molasses, apple cider vinegar, tamari, and mustard in a pan and stir to combine.
- Add seasonings and spices: salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, chili powder, ground pepper, and cinnamon. Mix well.
- Bring mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring often. Don't let the heat get too high, or the mixture will splatter and boil.
- Refrigerate for later use or use right away.
Notes
Replace the maple syrup with powdered or liquid stevia or monk fruit to cut the sugar. Start with a little (like 1/8 teaspoon) and add more until you’re satisfied with the level of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 30