BBQ Sauce

By adriennehannis

Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce
• 2 Tbsp cider vinegar
• 2 Tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp hot-pepper sauce
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 Tbsp clarified butter or coconut oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk the tomato sauce, apple sauce, vinegar, coconut aminos, mustard, hot-sauce, and black pepper until combined. Heat the clarified butter or coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, then add the garlic, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Whisk in the sauce and bring to a boil. simmer gently, uncovered, 25-30 minutes, until the sauce is thickened and flavorful. Cool to room temperature before using, and store overed in the fridge for up to a week.