Description
Master the art of homemade grilling with this simple, tangy, and smoky BBQ sauce. Free from artificial preserves and high-fructose corn syrup, this versatile condiment uses pantry staples like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and molasses to achieve a perfectly balanced profile. It is a fantastic, worry-free addition to grilled tofu, roasted vegetables, or your favorite meat alternatives, offering a depth of flavor that store-bought versions simply cannot match.
Ingredients
2 cups organic ketchup
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tbsp molasses
1 tbsp halal or vegan-certified Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
Combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a medium saucepan.
Whisk all ingredients vigorously until the brown sugar is completely dissolved.
Heat the mixture over medium-low heat until it reaches a gentle, consistent simmer.
Stir the sauce frequently to prevent the sugars from scorching at the bottom.
Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce reduces to your preferred thick consistency.
Remove from heat and allow to cool before transferring to a storage container.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Ensure the Worcestershire sauce used is certified halal or vegan to maintain diet compliance. Adjust vinegar for more tang or molasses for extra smoke complexity.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg