Maple Barbecue Sauce

From EatingWell: Fall 2004, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005) — Subscribe Now!

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

Nutrition Profile

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
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.

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1/2 other carbohydrate