Healthy Homemade Barbecue Sauce (Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free)

This homemade healthy barbecue sauce is your clean, gut-friendly alternative. Free from refined sugar, gluten, and inflammatory oils.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Condiments, Flavor Drops™

Cuisine Barbecue

Servings (2 tablespoons a serving) Yields: 1 cup

Calories 31 kcal

Equipment

1 Small Sauce Pan
1 Mason Jar

Ingredients

1 cup tomato sauce (no salt added)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses (optional for richness)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground mustard
1 pinch sea salt (to taste)
1 pinch black pepper, ground (to taste)
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

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Instructions

Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan over medium heat, add all ingredients. Stir well to combine.
Simmer
Bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Taste & Adjust
Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference. Add more maple syrup for sweetness or cayenne for spice.
Cool & Store
Let sauce cool completely. Store in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 31kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 152mgPotassium: 151mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 261IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.5mg

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Modify as needed and enjoy.

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