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With Low Sodium Barbecue Sauce you don’t have to worry about how much sauce you slather on your meal. I modeled this sauce after my favorite Sweet Baby Rays Original Sauce (290mg / 2 tbsp) that I used to get all the time. This BBQ sauce recipe is now my go to sauce. It starts with a sweet tangy bite and finishes with a spicy warm aftertaste with no unnecessary sodium. I like it so much I even use it on my eggs now instead of ketchup!
Table of Contents
| Typical store bought sodium amount per serving | 300+ mg |
| Sodium per serving for this recipe | 6mg |
| Calories per serving | 86 |
How Much Sodium In Commercial Barbecue Sauce?
Most barbecue sauces average more than 300mg of sodium per 2 tablespoons. And really who uses just two tablespoons of sauce? I never really measured it, but I’ll bet I used half a cup at a time on my meal. That’s nearly 2400mg of sodium just in the sauce. Yikes! Now with this low sodium barbecue sauce I can use as much as I want and not have to worry about it. Having just 6mg of sodium per two tablespoons and bonus time; it does not have high fructose sugar and unpronounceable preservatives.
My Tips For Making Barbecue Sauce
- Measure the spices into a small bowl and whisk them together before adding it to the pan. This will ensure any hardened clumps are broken up.
- Also, it is best to use a high side pot when boiling and simmering. This sauce really has a tendency to pop and spatter when it cooks!
- Since barbecue sauce is really a regional and individual taste type of flavor, taste your sauce after it has simmered a bit. You can add more onion or garlic powder, sugar, vinegar or cayenne pepper to suit your particular taste, though I think this recipe has plenty of sweet taste.
- If you like the sauce really thick, whisk in a teaspoon or two of cornstarch to the mix.
- If I’m not in a hurry, I like to let it simmer on very low for 15-20 minutes and really let the flavors meld.
What To Use Barbecue Sauce On?
- Baked beans
- Pulled pork
- Pork ribs
- Chicken wings
- Pulled chicken
- Beef ribs
- Meatballs
- Over a burger
Storing Your Low Sodium Barbecue Sauce
When making this I will usually make a double or triple recipe. I use it on the meal I made it for and then use an old plastic ketchup squeeze bottle(s) to store it in. Works perfect! The sauce can then be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Also, you can also freeze them for up to 6 months. Just make sure to leave a bit of head space in the plastic bottle for freezing expansion.
As always, please let me know how you like this recipe in the comments! I get motivated when I hear from you and am interested to learn about how you liked and served your Low Sodium Barbecue Sauce. And please leave a comment or rating and share any tips you might have.
A few other recipes you may enjoy!
- The Best Low Sodium Pork Ribs recipe
- Try simmering with my Low Sodium Italian Meatballs
- A Low Sodium Baked Potato Salad to go with your BBQ sauce covered meal?
- Low Sodium Baked Beans in the Instant Post
- BBQ and Low Sodium Coleslaw is always a winner!
Low Sodium Barbecue Sauce
Author: Bill
A Low Sodium Barbecue Sauce that is sweet and tangy with a mild spicy finish. You won't be able to wait for your next bite! Made to replicate on of my favorite store bought sauces.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 16 – 2 tablespoon servings
Calories 86 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups Ketchup Heinz / Hunts no salt added (Hunts)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar loosely packed
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice (I use the little cans)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp Kitchen Bouquet Browning and Seasoning Sauce (See notes)
- 2 Tbsp white vinegar
- 3 tsp ground mustard
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½-1 tsp cayenne pepper start low and add to taste
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients in a high side sauce pot. Bring to a soft boil for 2 minutes while stirring.
Then reduce and simmer for five minutes until all the sugar has dissolved.
Serve immediately or allow to cool. Then cover and store in fridge.
Notes
Kitchen Bouquet Browning and Seasoning Sauce is available on Amazon. But it is generally available at your local grocery for half the price. It can be found in the aisle for gravy and seasoning packets.
Equipment
high side sauce pan
Nutrition
Serving: 3TbspCalories: 86kcalCarbohydrates: 20.9gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.2gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 16.9g
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Nutrition Information – The information shown is provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be substituted for a doctor’s or nutritionist’s advice. Please understand that not everyone’s sodium requirements are the same, therefore some recipes may be higher than you’re allowed. Always consult with your doctor for your recommended daily sodium allowance.
