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Store bought BBQ sauce is filled with high calorie sugars.  This homemade BBQ sauce only includes a little bit of brown sugar and tastes better than some of the store bought sauces you can find.  Try it and you will understand what I mean.

This is only 1 Freestyle point for 2 Tablespoons on WW.

A close up image of the Homemade BBQ Sauce in a small clear jar.  There is a small wooden spoon hooked onto the clear jar.  A yellow and white striped cloth napkin is underneath the clear jar.

I am a sauce lover.  Any type of condiment, I want some of it.  I also used to put ketchup on almost everything – burgers, fries, chicken fingers….anything.  

The problem with store bought sauces is that you never really know what the companies put into these sauces.  Yes, you can read the labels but who really has time to do that when you grocery shop?  I don’t.

But you know what?  It’s easy to make your own sauce.  This homemade BBQ sauce can be made in about 10 -15 minutes.  While the ingredient list might look intimidating, it is very simple to throw together.

An overhead image of the Homemade BBQ Sauce in a small clear jar.  There is a small wooden spoon and small decorative bowl in the background.  A yellow and white striped cloth napkin is underneath the clear jar.

Yes, the store bought versions are convenient, but making my own gives me a peace of mind that I don’t get with those store bought sauces.  PS – they are also very expensive.  

Making my own can save us so much money.  Plus if I make it myself, I know exactly what is in it.  You should try this homemade marinara sauce – no sugar in it!

 

To make this homemade bbq sauce:

In a medium-sized pot, add the olive oil, garlic and onion.  Cook until the onion is soft and translucent.  Add the rest of the ingredients including the spices and bring to a boil.  Once it’s boiling, lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until everything has combined.

Serve immediately or allow to cool and store in the refrigerator for about a week.

A close up image of the Homemade BBQ Sauce in a small clear jar.  There is a small wooden spoon and small decorative bowl in the background.  A yellow and white striped cloth napkin is underneath the clear jar.

What is your favorite kind of sauce?

Homemade BBQ Sauce

Homemade BBQ Sauce

This recipe is 1 Freestyle point per serving, 2 Tablespoons.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade BBQ Sauce
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 38kcal
Author: Dash of Herbs

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar free syrup
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons molasses
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized pot, add the olive oil, garlic and onion. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the rest of the ingredients including the spices and bring to a boil. Once it's boiling, lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until everything has combined.
  • Serve immediately or allow to cool and store in the refrigerator for about a week.

Notes

You can use pure maple syrup if you want, but that might change the Freestyle point value.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade BBQ Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 38 Calories from Fat 5
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Carbohydrates 8.5g3%
Fiber 0.8g3%
Sugar 6.8g8%
Protein 0.7g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Kristyn says

    April 8, 2019 at 8:30 pm

    Thank you. It’s so good and fairly easy to make too.

  2. Ava says

    April 8, 2019 at 6:08 am

    I love barbecue sauce and have been looking for a healthy recipe for ages ! Thanks for sharing this one 🙂

  3. Kristyn | Dash of Herbs says

    April 11, 2017 at 8:44 pm

    Sorry about that! I changed it to sugar free syrup. And I made a note at the bottom about using pure maple syrup and how that might affect the SmartPoint value. Hopefully that helps make it clearer.

  4. Sharla Hanna says

    April 11, 2017 at 6:20 pm

    sugar free maple syrup? …… artificial?

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