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Paleo BBQ Sauce Recipe
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Paleo BBQ Sauce Recipe

Paleo BBQ Sauce Recipe combines tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, and natural sweeteners like maple syrup and molasses for a tangy, smoky flavor. Enhanced with spices, garlic, and liquid smoke, it’s a wholesome, grain-free alternative to traditional sauces. Quick to prepare and perfect for grilling or dipping, this sauce adds rich, natural flavour to meats and vegetables while fitting clean eating and Paleo lifestyles.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Course: Condiment / Sauce
Cuisine: American (Paleo friendly)
Calories: 40

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups tomato puree
  • 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons coconut amino
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon chilli powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • teaspoons natural liquid smoke

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or whisk
  • Airtight glass jar or container for storage
  • Stove or burner

Method
 

  1. Start by placing the tomato puree, tomato sauce, and tomato paste into a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Stir until everything is fully combined.
  2. Next, add the apple cider vinegar, coconut amino, maple syrup, molasses, water, fish sauce, liquid smoke, and Dijon mustard. Mix until the liquids are well incorporated with the tomato base.
  3. Stir in the dry seasonings: paprika, onion powder, chilli powder, sea salt, black pepper, cayenne, minced garlic, and allspice. Whisk thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
  4. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil. Once it starts bubbling, lower the heat and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring now and then to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  5. Taste the sauce and adjust if necessary more maple syrup if it needs to be sweeter, extra vinegar for tang, or more cayenne for extra heat.
  6. If a smoother texture is preferred, blend the sauce using an immersion blender directly in the pot, or let it cool slightly before transferring it to a blender.
  7. Once done, let the sauce cool completely. Pour into a clean glass jar or another airtight container. Keep refrigerated; it will stay fresh for up to two weeks.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 40 kcal | Carbohydrates: 9 g | Sugar: 7 g | Fat: 0 g | Protein: 0 g | Sodium: 220 mg