Paleo Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Transform your grilling game with this irresistible Paleo Homemade Barbecue Sauce—crafted to bring bold, smoky-sweet flavors to your favorite dishes while staying completely refined-sugar-free and gluten-free. This quick and easy recipe combines pantry staples like tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and honey with the umami depth of coconut aminos and the perfect blend of spices, including smoked paprika and a hint of cayenne for subtle heat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this paleo barbecue sauce is ideal for marinating, basting, or serving as a dipping sauce. Whether you're slathering it on ribs, brushing it over chicken, or using it to glaze vegetables, this versatile, homemade creation will become your go-to for healthy, paleo-friendly barbecue indulgence.
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Ingredients
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cup water
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and honey.
Step 2
Add the coconut aminos, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, sea salt, and cayenne pepper.
Step 3
Pour in the water and whisk all the ingredients together until smooth.
Step 4
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 6
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or honey to balance the flavors to your preference.
Step 7
Once the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.
Step 8
Transfer the sauce to a clean glass jar or bottle, and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (515.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 419.5 |
| Total Fat 1.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1824.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 97.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 76.9g | |
| Protein 9.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 115.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2071.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories