Easy BBQ sauce recipe

Easy BBQ sauce

Created by The Tesco Recipes team

Making your own versatile BBQ sauce is easy with this make-ahead recipe! Made with simple ingredients this sauce is perfect for slathering on anything you'd like to barbecue.

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  • Makes about 400g
  • Takes 40 mins plus cooling
  • 31 calories / serving

  • Dairy-free

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp English mustard powder
  • 2 tsp garlic granules
  • 200g tomato ketchup
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée​
  • 75ml cider vinegar
  • 75g soft light brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp treacle
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

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Each serving contains

Energy
135kJ 31.0kcal
2%
Fat
0g
low1%
Saturates
0g
low0%
Sugars
6g
high7%
Salt
0.1g
medium2%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 6.4gProtein 0.4gFibre 0.3g

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a medium, lidded saucepan over a low heat and add the onion. Cover and cook for 10-12 mins until soft and translucent but not coloured. Stir in the spices and cook for another 1 min.
  2. Whisk in the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Bubble gently over a low heat for 25 mins, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and leave to cool for 10 mins.
  3. Blend the sauce with a stick blender or in a blender until completely smooth. Spoon into sterilised jars* while still warm, then close the lids tightly. Leave the sauce for a couple of days before using, if possible, to let the flavour mellow.
  • Get ahead: The sauce will keep in the fridge for up to 1 month.

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