Smoky, tangy, with a hint of spice this homemade barbecue sauce is great for grilling or dipping! We love this on top of chicken or hamburgers and best of all it’s husband approved!
My husband is a barbecue sauce connoisseur. I am not as picky. After reading the back of his favorite sauce we were sad to see that two of the main ingredients were high fructose corn syrup and corn syrup. We’ve tried several homemade sauces but nothing quite did it so I cooked up this one!
Barbecue sauce is one of the most popular condiments and used so much at my house. This recipe is a great alternative to the barbecue sauce you buy in the stores. What’s even better is it takes out the stuff that is not so great for you.
This is great to take to summer BBQs and have all your friends and family try to spot the difference between the two. I bet you they won’t be able to! I hope all of you condiment lovers love this new recipe.
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Homemade Sweet Barbecue Sauce
Makes 1.5 cups
INGREDIENTS
1 cup Organic Tomato Sauce, I use Kirkland Brand
1/3 cup Raw Organic Honey
1/4 cup Organic Red Wine Vinegar
2 tbsp Organic Tomato Paste, I use Kirkland Brand
1 tbsp Coconut Aminos
3/4 tsp Natural Liquid Smoke
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
1/2 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Chili Powder
1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1/4 tsp Minced Garlic
1/4 tsp Onion Powder
1/4 tsp All Spice
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk.
2. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and reduced by half.
Note: Store in the refrigerator. You can double or triple this recipe and store in the freezer for later use!
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Homemade Sweet Barbecue Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup Organic Tomato Sauce I use Kirkland Brand
- 1/3 cup Raw Organic Honey
- 1/4 cup Organic Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Organic Tomato Paste I use Kirkland Brand
- 1 tbsp Coconut Aminos
- 3/4 tsp Natural Liquid Smoke
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 tsp All Spice
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
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INSTRUCTIONS
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Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk.
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Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and reduced by half.
Recipe Notes
Note: Store in the refrigerator. You can double or triple this recipe and store in the freezer for later use!
Hi! Sounds great! How long will it keep in the refrigerator? Thanks! ?
5-10 days on the safe side. 🙂
I made this for the first time tonight and it was a winner! The best homemade BBQ sauce I’ve tried yet,
I can’t use honey in recipes, could I substitute with xylitol or would it just not taste the same?
Hi Ginny, I don’t have much experience substituting with xylitol. I am so sorry!
One of the best sauce!!! I double the recipe each time. My husband loves it as dipping sauce for just about every meat and shrimp! I make it at least once a month after the recipe states.
This recipe is a keeper!
Made this today with meatballs in the IP and it was nice and savory. I have never made my own BBQ sauce but this was so easy.