Heart-Healthy Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Transform your backyard cookout with this Heart-Healthy Homemade Barbecue Sauce—a perfect blend of bold, smoky flavors crafted with health-conscious ingredients. This easy-to-make sauce swaps out refined sugars and excess sodium, using natural sweetness from honey and unsweetened applesauce alongside low-sodium soy sauce for flavor depth. Infused with a touch of liquid smoke and a custom blend of spices like paprika, ground mustard, and cayenne, it delivers tang-packed perfection with just the right amount of heat. Ready in only 20 minutes, this guilt-free condiment is a versatile addition to grilled veggies, lean proteins, and beyond, all while supporting your wellness goals. Make it today and enjoy up to two weeks of wholesome barbecue magic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Tomato paste
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, and unsweetened applesauce.
Stir in the honey, paprika, ground black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, ground mustard, and liquid smoke.
Add the ground cayenne pepper for a touch of heat, adjusting the amount to your preference.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, keeping in mind the heart-healthy goal and avoiding additional sodium.
Once thickened to your desired consistency, remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool.
Transfer the barbecue sauce to a clean jar or container and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Use this heart-healthy barbecue sauce to add flavor to your favorite grilled or roasted dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.2 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1125 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.4 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.9 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2171 mg | 46% | |
*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.
