Making homemade barbecue sauce is easier than you might think! And, if I might add, WAY better tasting (and healthier) than store-bought brands.
It's actually been an ongoing mission of mine to make homemade versions of sauces, dips, and dressings because most brands usually contain absurd amounts of salt, sugar, preservatives, dyes, and high fructose corn syrup! YUCK!! No need to flood your body with unnatural and unhealthy ingredients when you can so easily make your own.
This BBQ sauce took a bit of experimentation to get juuuust right, but I think you're really going to enjoy it!
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 30-40 minutes
Total time: 35-45 minutes
Servings: Approximately 15 (2-3 oz. each)
Ingredients |
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| 28 oz. organic tomato sauce (feel free to puree fresh tomatoes if you'd prefer) |
| 14 oz. purified water |
| 3.5 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil |
| 3.5 Tbs. fresh garlic |
| 1.5 cups unrefined honey |
| 1/4 cup + 3 Tbs. apple cider vinegar |
| 1/2 cup mustard powder |
| 1/4 cup + 2 Tbs. garlic powder |
| 2.5 Tbs. fish sauce |
| 1/2 cup + 1 Tbs. molasses |
| 1/2 tsp. salt (more to taste) |
| (optional) 1 Tbs. smoked paprika for an extra smokey flavor |
Directions
- Bring a large sauce pan up to medium heat. Add 3.5 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil. When the oil is hot, add fresh garlic and allow to brown slightly.
- Next, add the tomato sauce and water and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil (uncovered) and let simmer for about 8-10 minutes.
- Finally, add the honey, apple cider vinegar, mustard powder, garlic powder, fish sauce, molasses, and salt. Let simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and browned to your preference.
This BBQ sauce goes really well on wings, quinoa bowls, stir fries, pizza, and....well....just about everything. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Happy cooking!
-Britt
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