Paleo BBQ Sauce Recipe
The paleo BBQ sauce recipe has a rich, smoky taste balanced by natural sweetness from raw honey and pure maple syrup. Tomato sauce creates a smooth, velvety texture, while balsamic vinegar adds a pleasant tang that keeps the sauce lively and well-rounded.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring spoons
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Whisk
- Small storage jar or airtight container
Ingredients
- 1 can 15 oz / 425 g tomato sauce
- ¾ cup 180 ml water
- ⅓ cup 113 g raw honey
- ¼ cup 60 ml balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml pure maple syrup
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon real salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
Step 1:
- Pour the tomato sauce and water into a medium saucepan. Add the raw honey, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, ground mustard, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Whisk everything together until the mixture is completely smooth.
Step 2:
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally as the sauce begins to warm. Once small bubbles appear around the edges, reduce the heat to low so the sauce simmers gently without boiling rapidly.
Step 3:
- Allow the sauce to simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking. As it cooks, the flavours blend together and the sauce becomes thicker and richer.
Step 4:
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Taste the sauce and add a little more honey for extra sweetness, balsamic vinegar for more tang, or smoked paprika for a stronger smoky flavour if desired. Stir well after making any adjustments.
Step 5:
- Let the BBQ sauce cool completely before transferring it to a clean glass jar or airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator until ready to use. Brush it onto grilled meats during the last few minutes of cooking or serve it as a dipping sauce.