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No Sugar Barbecue Sauce Recipe

This healthy barbecue sauce is a flavorful, homemade alternative to store-bought options that are loaded with added sugar. Designed for anyone looking for a low sugar or no sugar way to enjoy barbecue, this sauce delivers smoky, tangy complexity without relying on high fructose corn syrup or refined sweeteners. Made with whole food ingredients like tomatoes, apples, and onions, this no sugar barbecue sauce is perfect for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and everyday cooking, offering all the bold flavor of classic barbecue sauce in a truly healthy barbecue sauce you can feel good about using regularly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Yellow Onions Diced
  • 2 Apples Cored and Diced
  • 6 oz Tomato Paste
  • 1/3 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Worchestershire Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Paprika (optional: smoked)
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil

Method
 

  1. Sautee onion and apples with avocado oil in a small sauce pan until golden and soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. Pour mixture into a high-power blender, such as a Vitamix, and puree until smooth
  4. Use as a condiment for meat or vegetables, or in any standard barbecue recipe.