Clean BBQ Sauce

By cyosi

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 6 oz can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup applesauce, unsweetened
• 3 tbsp unsulphured molasses
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp raw honey or maple syrup
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp liquid smoke (I used hickory. Also sold in most grocery stores in spice aisle.)
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, add all ingredients and whisk until well combined. Bring to a boil, cover half way with a lid to prevent splashing and simmer for 20 minutes. Transfer to a glass jar and let cool. Use as you would use a store bought BBQ sauce.