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Easy BBQ sauce recipe

48 ratings

Making your own versatile BBQ sauce is easy with this make-ahead recipe! Made with simple ingredients this sauce is perfect for slathering on anything you'd like to barbecue. See method

Makes about 400g
Takes 40 mins plus cooling
31 calories / serving
Dairy-free

Ingredients

2 tsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, sliced
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp English mustard powder
2 tsp garlic granules
200g tomato ketchup
2 tbsp tomato purée
75ml cider vinegar
75g soft light brown sugar
3 tbsp treacle
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Each serving contains

Energy
135kj
31kcal 2%
Fat
0g 1%
Saturates
0g 0%
Sugars
6g 7%
Salt
0.1g 2%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 6.4g Protein 0.4g Fibre 0.3g

Method

Heat the oil in a medium, lidded saucepan over a low heat and add the onion. Cover and cook for 10-12 mins until soft and translucent but not coloured. Stir in the spices and cook for another 1 min.
Whisk in the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Bubble gently over a low heat for 25 mins, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and leave to cool for 10 mins.
Blend the sauce with a stick blender or in a blender until completely smooth. Spoon into sterilised jars* while still warm, then close the lids tightly. Leave the sauce for a couple of days before using, if possible, to let the flavour mellow.

Get ahead: The sauce will keep in the fridge for up to 1 month.

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