Description
A rich, homemade BBQ sauce that delivers a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and smoky flavors. By combining tomato paste, deep molasses, and earthy spices, this alcohol-free and pork-free recipe creates a professional-grade glaze for beef ribs, grilled chicken, or burgers. Simmered slowly to achieve a thick consistency, this sauce is a healthier, preservative-free alternative to store-bought varieties that lets the natural, smoky taste of your grilled meats shine through.
Ingredients
1 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Whisk the tomato paste and apple cider vinegar together in a medium stainless steel saucepan until smooth.
Add the brown sugar and molasses to the mixture, stirring constantly to ensure the sugars dissolve into the base.
Incorporate the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and sea salt into the sauce.
Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir consistently for 20 minutes to allow the sauce to reduce, thicken, and develop flavor.
Remove from heat and allow to cool before brushing onto your favorite grilled meats.
Notes
Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. If you prefer a sharper garlic flavor, you can substitute the garlic powder with two cloves of freshly minced garlic sautéed briefly before adding the other liquid ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Meals
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg