Dehydrator Barbecue Sauce

Elevate your grilling game with this bold and smoky Dehydrator Barbecue Sauce—a homemade recipe that’s as unique as it is delicious. This sauce begins with fresh tomatoes, onions, and garlic, which are gently dehydrated to intensify their natural flavors, adding a rich, caramelized depth to every bite. Blended with the tangy kick of apple cider vinegar, the natural sweetness of honey, and a perfect balance of spices like smoked paprika, chili powder, and cumin, this barbecue sauce offers a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and smoky. Simmered to perfection, it’s thick, flavorful, and ideal for grilled meats, roasted veggies, or as a zesty dipping sauce. Plus, it’s easy to make with simple pantry staples and stores beautifully in the fridge for up to two weeks. Get ready to impress at your next barbecue with this creative twist on a classic sauce! Keywords: homemade barbecue sauce, dehydrator recipe, smoky barbecue sauce, tangy BBQ sauce, grilling recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 medium Tomatoes
• 1 large Onion
• 4 whole Garlic cloves
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Wash the tomatoes and remove the stems. Cut them into quarters.

Step 2

Peel the onion and cut it into thick slices.

Step 3

Peel the garlic cloves and keep them whole.

Step 4

Place the quartered tomatoes, onion slices, and whole garlic cloves in a single layer on the trays of your dehydrator. Ensure there is space between pieces for proper airflow.

Step 5

Set your dehydrator to 135°F (57°C) and dehydrate the ingredients for 4 hours, or until they are slightly shriveled and most of the moisture is gone but not completely dry.

Step 6

Once dehydrated, transfer the tomatoes, onions, and garlic to a blender or food processor.

Step 7

Add apple cider vinegar, honey, smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, sea salt, black pepper, and water to the blender.

Step 8

Blend on high until the mixture is smooth, and all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 9

Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan and simmer over low heat for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to thicken the sauce and deepen the flavors.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more honey for sweetness or vinegar for tanginess.

Step 11

Allow the barbecue sauce to cool, then transfer it to an airtight container or jar. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Step 12

Serve the sauce with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a dipping sauce for your favorite dishes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1270.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	512.5

Total Fat 4.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2429.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 114.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g	0%
Total Sugars 81.7g
Protein 11.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 198.4mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 2378.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 6.8%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 84.7%