Basic Barbecue Sauce
Nutrivore Score: 236
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil (butter and ghee can also be used)
- 1 medium onion
- 15 ounce tomatoes canned
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon juiced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
- 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Heat the oil (or fat of choice) in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute until caramelized, about 8 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
- Blend the sauce with an immersion blender or countertop blender until smooth. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Basic Barbecue Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
86
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Sodium
151
mg
7
%
Potassium
104
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
0.4
g
1
%
Vitamin A
321
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
10
mg
1
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notes
Basic Barbecue Sauce can be used as a marinade for red meat or chicken before grilling, basted on after grilling, or as a serving sauce.