Easy Homemade Healthy BBQ Sauce

Barbecue sauce in square jar with spoon and green cloth at the back on, on dark brown surface.

This healthy bbq sauce is a lower sugar homemade version of this popular classic. Contains Marmite for extra savouriness and goodness. Rich and delicious, it comes together in 20 minutes!

Course Condiment, Side

Cuisine low sugar, vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 16

Total Time 21

Servings servings

Calories 53kcal

Author Monika Dabrowski

Ingredients

1 medium onion finely chopped
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅔ cup tomato passata
1⅓ teaspoons Marmite
1½ tablespoons cider/white wine vinegar
⅔ teaspoon smoked paprika
⅔ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ensure it's vegetarian, if required

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Instructions

In a saucepan heat up the oil, add the onion and sugar and fry over a low heat for about 6 minutes stirring often. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for a further 10 minutes stirring often to ensure the mixture does not stick to the pan.
Remove from the heat and puree the sauce until smooth. Set aside to cool completely then transfer into a jar or bowl. Cover and refrigerate for up to a week.

Notes

In different regions of the world Marmite is called Vegemite and AussieMite so you should be able to get it wherever you are.
Worcestershire sauce usually contains anchovy extract but you can get a vegetarian alternative so read the label carefully.
Adjust the proportions to your liking. For example use a little more vinegar for a tangier sauce.
This bbq sauce is mild but you can spice it up by adding cayenne pepper or chilli powder.
You may not need to use any salt as both the marmite and Worcestershire sauce are very salty.
Refrigerate in a jar or bowl, covered, for up to a week.
Not suitable for freezing.

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