Maple Barbecue Sauce
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From EatingWell: Fall 2004, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)A splash of Southern Comfort gives a kick to this easy sauce. Chef Doug Mack's recipe is also great with chicken or pork.
1 1/4 cups | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup reduced-sodium ketchup, (see Ingredient note)
- 1/2 cup Southern Comfort liqueur, or apple juice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, or reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
Preparation
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened but not browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add ketchup, Southern Comfort (or apple juice), maple syrup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce), hot sauce and garlic and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 30 minutes. Let cool for about 10 minutes. Transfer to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.)
Nutrition
Per tablespoon : 42 Calories; 1 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 7 g Carbohydrates; 0 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 30 mg Sodium; 78 mg Potassium
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1/2 other carbohydrate
Tips & Notes
- Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- Ingredient Note: We recommend using reduced-sodium ketchup whenever possible. Look for it in your supermarket.