Sweet and Tangy Barbecue Sauce
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4.7
Sweet and Tangy Barbecue Sauce
Description
The Sweet and Tangy Barbecue Sauce starts with apricots that are pureed with water and apple cider vinegar, giving the sauce a fresh fruit base with a slight acidity. Straining this puree ensures a smooth texture. Ketchup provides a familiar tomato richness, while molasses, brown sugar, and honey contribute layers of sweet and deep caramel tones. Mustard powder, onion and garlic powders, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne add complexity and a gentle heat, creating a well-rounded flavor profile.
Simmering the sauce thickens it, concentrating the flavors and enabling it to coat meats evenly. This sauce suits a variety of barbecue dishes, providing a distinctive sweet and tangy glaze or dipping option.
Ingredients
- 3 apricots pit removed and rough chopped
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 cup ketchup
- ½ cup molasses
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons mustard powder ground
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper (add up to 1 tsp for a spicier sauce)
Instructions
- Puree the apricots, water, and vinegar together in a food processor.
- Strain the puree through a mesh sieve into a medium saucepan.
- Stir the remaining ingredients into the puree and place the pan over medium heat.
- Simmer for 15 to 30 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate the barbecue sauce in an air-tight container until ready to use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2Tbsp | |
| Calories | 64kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 282mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 246IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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