Maple Barbecue Sauce

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.

READER'S COMMENT:

"A real nice variation on the classic BBQ sauce. Wasn't sure how this would turn out, but it's awesome. Unless you're avoiding alcohol (and most alcohol cooks off anyways, leaving just the taste), try it with the Southern Comfort rather...

1 1/4 cups

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Profile

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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

Try this recipe with:

Tofu & Veggies with Maple Barbecue Sauce

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.)

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.

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.

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 1/2 other carbohydrate

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