Whole30 Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Elevate your grilling game with this flavorful and Whole30-compliant homemade barbecue sauce! Crafted without any added sugars, this zesty sauce combines the tangy richness of balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice with the subtle sweetness of unsweetened apple sauce. Spiced to perfection with smoked paprika, chili powder, and a hint of garlic and onion, it delivers bold barbecue flavor while aligning with your healthy eating goals. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for slathering on grilled meats, drizzling over roasted veggies, or serving as a guilt-free condiment. Whether you’re meal prepping or hosting a backyard cookout, this Whole30 homemade barbecue sauce promises a smoky, tangy, and satisfying twist to any dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Tomato paste
- 0.5 cups Balsamic vinegar
- 0.25 cups Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened apple sauce
- 0.25 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, unsweetened apple sauce, and water. Stir well to combine the ingredients.
Add the coconut aminos, yellow mustard, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, ground black pepper, and salt to the saucepan.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
Once the sauce begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and let it cook gently for about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning and to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. For a thicker sauce, continue cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the barbecue sauce cool slightly before transferring it to an airtight container.
Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to a week. Use as a Whole30-compliant barbecue sauce for grilled meats, vegetables, or as a condiment.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
405 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2218 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.0 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.1 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2325 mg | 49% | |
*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.
