Moroccan Inspired Barbecue Sauce
Elevate your grilling game with this Moroccan Inspired Barbecue Sauce, a bold and exotic twist on traditional barbecue flavors. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, and a touch of fiery harissa paste, this sauce delivers a tantalizing blend of sweet, smoky, and spicy notes. A harmony of tomato sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar creates a luscious base, while soy sauce and garlic add savory depth. Perfect for marinating meats, slathering on grilled vegetables, or serving as a dipping sauce, this recipe is as versatile as it is flavorful. Ready in just 30 minutes and easily customizable to your preferred texture, this sauce adds a global flair to your next backyard cookout.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon harissa paste
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, and ground cinnamon. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
Add the harissa paste, tomato sauce, and tomato paste, stirring to combine.
Pour in the apple cider vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and water. Stir well to create a smooth mixture.
Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting as desired.
Simmer the sauce over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly.
Blend the sauce with an immersion blender for a smoother texture, if desired, or leave it chunky for a rustic finish.
Transfer the sauce to a storage container and let it cool completely before refrigerating. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.5 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2292 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.4 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 824 mg | 18% | |
*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.
