Homemade BBQ Sauce
This homemade barbecue sauce is incredibly easy to prepare and features a thick, tangy, and perfectly sweet profile with hints of smoke and spice. Crafted from whole-food ingredients, this versatile vegan BBQ sauce is gluten-free and refined sugar-free, offering a healthier alternative to store-bought options.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a large saute pan over medium heat. Cook the onion (1 large) for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramelized.
- 2
Add garlic (2 cloves) and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Deglaze with water (0.25 cup).
- 3
Stir in the tomato sauce (1 cup), water (0.5 cup), apple cider vinegar (2 tbsp), balsamic (1 tbsp), maple syrup (0.33 cup) (or 4-5 large medjool dates, pitted & chopped), molasses (1 tbsp), smoked paprika (1 tsp), chili powder (0.25 tsp), cayenne pepper (0.125 tsp) (optional), [pinch of black pepper], fine sea salt (1 tsp), and liquid smoke (3 drops) (optional). Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly reduced.
- 4
Remove from heat and let cool 15 minutes. Transfer to a blender, and blend until smooth. Pour into a jar, and allow to cool. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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