Barbeque Sauce, No HFCS

BBQ Sauce, No HFCS High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is on our naughty list. At The New Deli, we started making this version of BBQ sauce, made with tomato paste. Ketchup can be a handy base, but it also contains HFCS. We love this recipe! Makes 2 quarts.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 c. olive oil
  • 2 c. chopped onion
  • 3 cloves chopped garlic
  • 2 c. brown sugar
  • 1 c. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 c. chili blend or powder
  • 1 TBS. salt
  • 1 3/4 c. white vinegar
  • 12 oz. can tomato paste
  • 1/2 Tbs. “Liquid Smoke”
  • 1 c. water (or thin as desired)

PREPARATION

Sauté the following until soft in skillet: > 1/2 c. olive oil > 2 c. chopped onion > 3 cloves chopped garlic

When above is very soft, add the following, boiling 20 to 30 minutes: > 2 c. brown sugar > 1 c. Worcestershire sauce > 1/4 c. chili blend or powder > 3 c. white vinegar

To boiled mixture, stir in the following: > 12 oz. can tomato paste > 1/2 Tbs. “Liquid Smoke”

Put up into pint or quart jars.

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