Hakuna Matata All African Barbecue Sauce

Elevate your grilling game with the bold and vibrant flavors of Hakuna Matata All African Barbecue Sauce! This tantalizing sauce merges sweet, smoky, and spicy notes for a taste journey inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Africa. Crafted with a base of tangy apple cider vinegar, rich tomato paste, and a harmonious blend of warming spices like smoked paprika, cumin, and coriander, it’s beautifully balanced with a touch of honey and brown sugar for a hint of sweetness. Whether used as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce, this all-purpose barbecue sauce is perfect for enhancing everything from grilled chicken to roasted vegetables. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a versatile and easy recipe that brings global flavors to any meal. Perfect for barbecue enthusiasts looking to add a unique twist to their repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon hot chili powder
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the saucepan, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, and hot chili powder. Cook for 30 seconds to toast the spices.

Step 4

Add the tomato paste, water, and apple cider vinegar to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Mix in the honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings to your preference (add more honey for sweetness, vinegar for tanginess, or chili powder for heat).

Step 8

Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using it as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce.

Step 9

Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(768.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	667.0

Total Fat 16.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3241.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 126.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g	0%
Total Sugars 99.8g
Protein 14.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 186.3mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 3053.2mg	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: 21.1%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 70.9%