Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce

How to make a quick and delicious BBQ sauce for any recipe needs. This version is low sugar and packed with flavor!

It’s super easy to make your own BBQ sauce and I have been making it for many, many years. The stuff you get from the store is fine, but it is often full of sugar.

This barbecue sauce has no processed sugar and instead is very lightly sweetened with only a touch of honey. It’s packed with what you want… flavor!

To make this BBQ Sauce you will need:

• tomato sauce
• coconut aminos
• honey (omit for keto)
• apple cider vinegar
• balsamic vinegar
• salt
• black pepper
• onion powder
• garlic powder
• chili powder
• dry mustard
• smoked paprika
• Ceylon cinnamon
• hickory liquid smoke
• cayenne pepper
• Saucepan
• Whisk

What is “liquid smoke”?

Liquid smoke might sound like some sort of chemical-laden concoction, but it is actually a natural product made from condensing the smoke from burning wood. 

When the fire burns, it creates smoke and steam. That smokey vapor is captured and taken through a process of being cooled and distilled.

Any impurities are removed, like soot or ash. And what is left? Flavor.

Liquid smoke is literally nothing but the wonderful flavor of a toasty hickory or other wood campfire, right in a bottle. But without the campfire.

Now you do need to read the bottle and check the ingredients, because not all liquid smoke brands are created equal. Some add salt, vinegar, molasses, or artificial coloring. Look for a natural brand.

Making this sauce is as simple as adding your ingredients to a saucepan, whisking them together, and simmering the sauce to perfection!

I love using this sauce on my Bacon BBQ Meatloaf. (Recipe coming tomorrow)

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If you like making your own sauces and condiments, you may also like my recipe for Homemade Mayonnaise or this recipe for Homemade Pizza Sauce.

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