Homemade BBQ Sauce: sweet, slightly spicy and always delicious

This BBQ sauce is made with simple, clean ingredients - no preservatives, no added fructose-glucose syrups, and you control exactly how sweet it is. It take a little time to cook, but trust me, it's worth it. Make a bigger batch and store in the fridge or freezer so you always have a delicious, healthier BBQ sauce ready to use!

Ingredients for 2 cups:

• 1 cup diced onion

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups organic tomatoes sauce

• 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 3 tbsp honey mustard

• 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses

• 3 tbsp maple syrup

• 1-2 tsp smoked paprika

• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes or 1 tbsp hot sauce

• 1/2 tsp sea salt

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp cumin

• pinch of cinnamon

Directions:

1. Saute the base: heat the oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and lightly golden. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

2. Build the flavour: stir in the tomatoes sauce, apple cider vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, molasses, smoked paprika, chilli, salt, cumin, cinnamon and lemon juice. Mix well.

3. Slow simmer: reduce the heat and let the sauce gently bubble for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. This helps it thicken and develop deeper sweetness.

4. Blend: for a smooth sauce blend with immersion blender.

5. Taste&adjust: add more chilli for heat, maple for sweetness, or lemon for acidity.

6. Store: let cool completely. Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or freezer in portions.

ENYOJ!