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Sugar-Free Homemade BBQ Sauce

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Ingredients

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Sugar-Free Homemade BBQ Sauce

3 cloves garlic

2 shallots

1 chili pepper

2 teaspoons canola oil

1 tsp smoked salt

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tbsp tomato paste

14 ounces pureed tomatoes

2 teaspoons hot mustard

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp honey

Instructions

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Instructions

Peel and finely dice the onions and garlic. Wash the chili, remove the seeds if desired (to reduce the heat), and cut it into thin strips.

Heat half of the oil in a pan and sauté the shallots for about 5 minutes. Gradually add a splash of warm water to prevent the shallots from burning.

Add the remaining oil, garlic, chili, smoked salt, and smoked paprika, and sauté together for about 1–2 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.

Reduce the heat slightly and deglaze with the pureed tomatoes. Add the mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and honey, and simmer for 10–15 minutes, until the sauce is nicely thickened.

Remove the pot from the heat and season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, chili flakes, vinegar, or honey. If desired, you can also blend the sauce for a smoother texture.

Let the sauce cool, transfer it to an airtight glass container, and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Caramelize Your Aromatics 🧅
Slowly caramelize the shallots and garlic in canola oil over medium heat for 8-10 minutes before adding other ingredients to develop deep, complex flavors that replace the need for added sugars.
Balance Your Acids 🍎
Add apple cider vinegar in two stages—half at the beginning and half at the end—to maintain bright acidity while allowing the initial portion to integrate and mellow during simmering.
Bloom Your Spices 🌶️
Toast the smoked paprika and chili pepper in the hot oil for 30-60 seconds before adding liquid ingredients to unlock their essential oils and intensify their smoky, complex profiles.
Low and Slow Reduction ⏱️
Simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes uncovered to allow natural evaporation to concentrate flavors and achieve a glossy, thick consistency without relying on cornstarch or excessive cooking.
Taste and Adjust Strategically 👅
After cooling slightly, adjust sweetness with honey, heat with chili pepper, and savoriness with Worcestershire sauce—each ingredient plays a specific role, so adjust one at a time to prevent over-seasoning.