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Honey BBQ Sauce Recipe

No store runs needed! Sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors come together in 30 minutes with pantry staples.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 4th of July, Memorial Day
Servings: 24 tablespoons
Author: Marissa Stevens

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • cayenne pepper to taste (optional)

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients except cayenne pepper to a medium saucepan; stir until well combined. Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • When cool, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. Enjoy within to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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