Low Sodium Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Transform your grilling game with this flavorful Low Sodium Homemade Barbecue Sauce—a deliciously balanced blend of tangy, smoky, and slightly sweet flavors that’s perfect for anyone watching their sodium intake. Made with wholesome ingredients like tomato paste, honey, molasses, and a touch of smoked paprika, this sauce delivers big flavor while keeping things heart-healthy. A dash of liquid smoke and low-sodium Worcestershire sauce creates that classic barbecue taste, while Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar add a zesty tang. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s easy to whip up and perfect for slathering on ribs, chicken, or roasted veggies. Store it in the fridge, and enjoy a guilt-free, preservative-free sauce that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Tomato paste
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Molasses
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, low sodium
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, honey, and molasses over medium heat.
Whisk the mixture until smooth and the honey and molasses are fully dissolved.
Add the low sodium Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and liquid smoke to the pan.
Pour in the water and stir everything together until well-combined.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
Allow the sauce to cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to let the flavors meld.
Taste the sauce and adjust any seasoning if necessary, such as adding more honey for sweetness or more vinegar for tang.
Once the sauce reaches your desired consistency and taste, remove it from the heat.
Let the barbecue sauce cool before transferring it to a clean jar or airtight container.
Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
574 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.4 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 559 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.9 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 104.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2706 mg | 58% | |
*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.
