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BFY BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce (8oz can)
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup 
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoke paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp tamari (GF) or soy sauce
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • pinch of black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat olive oil in a nonstick stockpot over medium heat. 
  • Add the diced onions and minced garlic, cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are translucent and slightly golden. 
  • Add the smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne, black pepper, and salt. Stir to combine, then cook for 1 minute so the spices bloom.
  • Add the tomato sauce, stir to combine. Then add the remaining ingredients: apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, tamari, and maple syrup.  
  • Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes or until slightly reduced and thickened. 
  • Remove from heat and let cool 15 minutes. 
  • Using an immersion blender, blend the sauce until smooth. You can also use a blender if you do not have an immersion blender.  
  • Pour into a jar and allow to cool. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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