Smoke-Kissed Tang: Low-Fat BBQ Sauce Recipe

🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
🥄 Yield: 1 cup

Make and share this Very Low-Fat (0.04g) Barbecue Sauce recipe, perfect for those looking for a healthier option without compromising on flavor.

Mix Ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, liquid smoke, yellow mustard, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir well to combine.
Cook: Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Add Sweetener: Once the sauce has cooked, remove it from the heat and let it cool to room temperature. Then, add the artificial sweetener, stirring until it is fully incorporated. Adjust sweetness according to your preference.
Season: For an extra kick of flavor, add a dash of black pepper and a few drops of hot sauce. Stir to combine.
Chill: Transfer the barbecue sauce to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use. Chilling will help the flavors develop further.
Serve: Use this delicious Very Low-Fat Barbecue Sauce as a marinade, basting sauce, or dipping sauce for your favorite grilled meats, vegetables, or tofu.

Adjust the sweetness of the sauce to your liking by adding more or less artificial sweetener.
For a spicier sauce, increase the amount of hot sauce or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Make a double or triple batch of this barbecue sauce and store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze it for longer storage.
Experiment with different flavors by adding ingredients like smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, or apple cider vinegar.

Enjoy this guilt-free barbecue sauce that’s big on flavor and low in fat!