Few foods spark as much goodwill and camaraderie as barbecue. The problem is that many traditional barbecue dishes are heavy in fat and calories, which can leave you feeling anything but great. Fortunately, you don’t have to give up the flavors you love. Skinny Ms. Barbecue Sauce uses simple, clean ingredients, delivers great flavor with just the right amount of heat, and pairs perfectly with grilled or slow-cooked favorites like Spicy Barbecue Chicken or Barbecue Pulled Chicken.
3.67 from 3 votes
Skinny Ms. Barbecue Sauce
A clean-ingredient barbecue sauce with balanced spice that complements any grilling or slow-cooked dish.
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Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Yield 8 people
Serving Size 0.25 cup
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Author SkinnyMs.
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Ingredients
US Customary – Metric
- 1 tablespoon canola or olive oil
- 1 sweet onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces tomato sauce can
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (use white balsamic vinegar for gluten-free)
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper more or less to taste
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- kosher or sea salt to taste
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan, heat the canola or olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the finely diced onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Add the tomato sauce, honey, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, cayenne, chili powder, and salt. Stir to combine, then reduce heat and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.4g | Protein: 0.8g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 170mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 10.6g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3
Keywords Low-Carb, Vegetarian
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