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BBQ Sauce
5 from 15 votes

BBQ Sauce

This BBQ sauce is a balanced blend of tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, blackstrap molasses, tomato paste, and seasonings including tamari, mustard powder, smoked paprika, and garlic. The sauce is simmered until slightly reduced to integrate flavors, resulting in a tangy, mildly sweet, and smoky condiment. Optional cayenne or hot sauce adds a touch of heat to taste.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 56 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ⅓ cup blackstrap molasses
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 2 teaspoons mustard powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • cayenne pepper optional, ¼ teaspoon or a few dashes of hot sauce

Instructions

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  1. Mix and cook the sauce. In a medium saucepan, add all of the ingredients and whisk together. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer over low heat (note: if your stove temperature is too high, it will splatter). Let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly reduced.
  2. Let it cool. Turn off the heat and allow to cool before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Two tablespoons is a standard serving size for this sauce as a condiment or glaze.

Nutrition Information

Calories 56kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.4g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.05g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Sodium 475mg (20%) Potassium 384mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 482IU (10%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 56

% Daily Value*

Calories 56kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.4g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 475mg 20%
Potassium 384mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 482IU 10%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.