Homemade Barbecue Sauce

A summer staple in your refrigerator may be a bottle of barbecue sauce, but have you ever read the ingredient label? You may be surprised to find some of the Harmful 7 lurking in that long list. This Homemade Barbecue Sauce will do the trick.

Ingredients:

1/2 onion, finely diced

3 cloves minced garlic

1 Tbsp olive oil

6-oz can tomato paste (be sure to check the label for a non-BPA lining and recognizable ingredients)

2 Tbsp liquid aminos

5 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

4 Tbsp raw honey

3/4 cup water

1 tsp cumin

1 Tbsp chili powder

1/2 tsp oregano

1//4 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions:

1. Saute onion, garlic and olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until translucent
2. Reduce heat to low and whisk in remaining ingredients
3. Allow mixture to simmer for 5 minutes
4. Remove from heat and enjoy

Recipe tip:

Eliminate any small pieces of onion by blending the cooked sauce in a food processor for a smooth version of this homemade barbecue sauce