Makes 4 Cups (32 oz) (or 42-3/4 oz. servings)
Preparation Time 45 minutes
Best if refrigerated overnight before using
1 Tbsp. Canola or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup Onion, minced
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
2 Beef Bouillon Cubes
1/2 cup Hot Water
3 (6oz.) cans Tomato Paste, divided
1 cup SPLENDAĻ Granular
3/4 cup Worcestershire Sauce
3/4 cup Dijon Mustard
3 Tbsp. Liquid Smoke, hickory flavored
1 tsp. Salt
1/2 cup Cider Vinegar
1 Tbsp. Tabasco (+ 1 tsp. for spicier sauce)
Place oil in a large saucepan. Add onions and garlic. Saute over medium heat until translucent (approx 2-3 min.). Mix the bouillon and water until partially dissolved. Add bouillon mixture and all remaining ingredients to the saucepan. Stir well using a wire whisk. Simmer, uncovered, 25-30 min. to allow flavors to meld. Stir frequently.
Refrigerate overnight in a non-metallic container. Sauce is best if prepared a day before using. Keeps well, refrigerated, for 1 week.
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories 15
Calories from fat 0
Total Fat 0
Saturated Fat 0
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 135 mg
Total Carbohydrate 3 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 0 g
Exchanges Per Serving Free
This recipe, when compared to a traditional BBQ sauce, represents a 65% reduction in calories, a 90% reduction in fat, a 70% reduction in total carbohydrates and a 100% reduction in sugars!!