Sweet & Smoky BBQ Sauce
Everybody should have an easy BBQ sauce recipe that they can use whenever the mood strikes! This super simple Sweet & Smoky BBQ Sauce contains no refined sugars, is paleo friendly and takes under 20 minutes to put together!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Gluten-free, Paleo
Cuisine: Sauce
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Lexi's Clean Kitchen
- 15 oz. can tomato sauce
- 6 oz. can tomato paste
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup coconut palm sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne optional
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
Add all ingredients to a large pot and mix together until combined.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, and then reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes or until the bbq sauce has thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 6 months.
Worcestershire sauce often contains soy, wheat, and sugar, if you can't find a clean brand in your store, omit and add an additional 1/2 tbsp of molasses
Smoked paprika gives this BBQ sauce it's nice smoky flavor!
Yields roughly two cups!