There’s just one problem with barbecuing…
…it can get old fast. Burgers again? Grilled chicken again?
Although some of us rarely tire of grilling, there are sometimes people in the family that beg for more variety. 😉
I heard this refrain in our family recently, so my husband suggested we step things up with sauces.
Because… grilled meats dressed up with a yummy sauce?
All of a sudden, you’re in new territory. It’s as if you created a whole new dish, yet all you did was brush on a new sauce at the end of the grilling time. I love easy fixes like this!
This honey BBQ sauce is a sauce I created recently for my husband. He’s thrilled with it — and so is the whole family. 🙂
By the way, we cook outside nearly all summer long. I collected my tips and recipes for using and creating an outdoor kitchen in our Cooking Outside eBook & Video Package or Cooking Outside eCourse.
Enjoy This Real Food Honey BBQ Sauce!
Real Food Honey BBQ Sauce Recipe
When the same old grilled burgers and chicken get boring, dress them up with this Real Food Honey BBQ Sauce! No high fructose corn syrup, no MSG, and no artificial ingredients! Makes 1 pint.
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce can tomato paste organic
- 1/3 cup pure water
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 5 tablespoons raw honey
- 3 tablespoons Annie's organic worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mustard stone-ground prepared
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients together in a saucepan.
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Whisk until smooth and mixed together.
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Put over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
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Let simmer for a few minutes while whisking.
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Remove from heat and transfer to pint-sized jar or other storage container.
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Refrigerate.
Recipe Notes
- To use: brush on grilled meats during the last 5 to 10 minutes of grilling. Or serve alongside grilled meats.
- Nutrition facts based on serving size of 1 tablespoon.
What are your favorite ways to dress up what you’re grilling?
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Wardee….I am a breast cancer survivor and was told that I have to remove ALL soy products from my diet. I realize that fermented soy is o.k. but when I last checked the bottle of Tamari you have listed in the ingredients, it didn’t say it was fermented soy, just had soy in the ingredients. I have gone to Coconut aminos in place of it. Love your site and recipes!
Loooove this recipe and concept!! Pinned and looking forward to making it! (Love that photo, too!)
FYI, this was delicious as pulled pork sliders after it had been in my slow cooker all day!
Can I just skip the soy, worcestershire, etc. that I don’t want?
Hi Beth Ann,
Yes, you can skip them though if you skip them both it may change the flavor. 🙂
~Danielle, TCS Customer Success Team
Also, how long does this last? Is there a fermented version of this if that would last longer?
Hi Beth Ann,
This will last a few weeks stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
You can lacto-ferment it by adding a few tablespoons of whey. Let it on your counter at room temperature for 3 days before refrigerating.
~Danielle, TCS Customer Success Team
If you ferment the BBQ sauce, would you still cook it first or would you skip this step?
Hi, Lucie.
You would want to cook it, allow it to cool then add your fermenting liquid and allow it to ferment.
~Danielle, TCS Customer Success Team