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Healthy BBQ Sauce

Healthy BBQ Sauce Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 35
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup water

Method
 

  1. Whisk the tomato paste, vinegar, molasses, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and water together in a small saucepan until smooth.
  2. Set the pan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  3. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Brush onto grilled meats or vegetables, or serve as a dipping sauce.

Notes

The sauce thickens further as it cools. If it becomes too thick, stir in a tablespoon of water at a time until it loosens. For a vegan version, use tamari instead of Worcestershire sauce and maple syrup instead of molasses.