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    Barbecue Sauce

    Published: Jul 14, 2021 by Janessa

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    This is my go to recipe any time we want to make something with barbecue sauce. It requires just a few ingredients, is naturally sweetened and takes less than 30 minutes total- and only about 2 minutes of it is hands on!

    The Ingredients

    • Tomato Sauce
    • Honey- You can substitute maple syrup or brown sugar if needed
    • Balsamic Vinegar- You can substitute apple cider vinegar if needed
    • Ground Mustard
    • Paprika- Use regular or smoked
    • Sea Salt
    • Onion Powder
    • Garlic Powder
    • Cayenne- Adjust it to suit your desired level of spice or leave it out completely

    The Method

    1. Whisk all ingredients together in a sauce pan.
    2. Simmer until thickened.
    3. Allow to cool completely and use!
    Barbecue Sauce - The Nessy Kitchen

    Leftover Storage

    Store leftovers in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. I like to freeze it in ice cube trays so that I can take out just the amount that I need for different recipes.

    How to Serve Barbecue Sauce

    Try this sauce out on grilled meats, Simple Barbecued Burgers, on Barbecue Chicken Pizza or in BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Boats!

    Barbecue Sauce - The Nessy Kitchen

    Dietary Notes

    If you have dietary restrictions, check the packaging of specific ingredients that you use to ensure they are compliant. This recipe is:

    • Dairy Free
    • Gluten Free
    • Nut Free
    • Paleo
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan - If you use maple syrup in place of honey.

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    Barbecue Sauce - The Nessy Kitchen

    BBQ Sauce

    5 from 2 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 1 cup
    Calories: 16kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 (7 oz) can tomato sauce
    • ¼ cup water
    • 2 and ½ tablespoon honey plus additional to taste
    • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ⅛-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the ingredients and cover.
    • Heat over medium high until mixture is boiling, reduce heat to medium low and let simmer for 20-30 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
    • Allow to cool completely.

    Notes

    Substitutions
    Apple cider vinegar can be used in place of balsamic.
    Maple syrup can be used in place of honey.
    Leftovers
    Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. I like to freeze in ice cube trays to be able to take out small portions for use in recipes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
    Did you make this recipe?Let me know what you thought in the comments below!

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