Best 3 Low Sodium Barbecue Sauce Recipes

If you're looking for a delicious and flavorful barbecue sauce that's also low in sodium, you're in the right place. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sauce that will make your taste buds dance without compromising your health. Whether you're grilling, roasting, or smoking, this recipe is sure to be a hit. So grab your apron and get ready to make some magic!

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LOW SODIUM BARBECUE SAUCE

Low Sodium Barbecue Sauce image

Having to live the "low sodium" lifestyle can be boring and flavorless until you discover zingy items like this barbecue sauce. I found this on a low sodium recipe site and I've made it even lower in sodium by changing a few of the ingredients.

Provided by Edie Pennington

Categories Low Protein

Time 30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup no-salt-added ketchup
1 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
2/3 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
2 teaspoons liquid smoke
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Mix together all ingredients in large saucepan over medium heat.
Once the mixture is hot, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Refrigerate any sauce not being immediately used.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 9, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 12.7, Protein 0.4

BASIC LOW SODIUM BARBECUE SAUCE

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This is a very flavorful bq sauce that has approximately 250 mg of sodium for the entire 3 cups!!! Most store bought sauces have over 400mg of sodium per 1-2 Tablespoons. This recipe was upgrade on 9/24/11 (For lower sugar use apple cider vinegar instead of balsamic vinegar)

Provided by Lynn Socko

Categories Other Sauces

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 28

Ingredients

BASIC SAUCE
1 15 oz. bottle of catsup (zero sodium)
1 8 oz can tomato sauce, no salt added (20 mg sodium)
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2 c molasses....160 mg sodium
1 1/2 tsp mesquite or hickory liquid smoke....10mg sodium
1 tsp bold & spicy mustard....60 mg sodium
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp onion granules or powder
2 tsp garlic granules or powder
2 tsp balsamicvinegar (use apple cider vinegar for lower sugar)
1 tsp sraricha hot sauce or chipotle chili powder
BUTTERY HONEY SAUCE
2 c basic sauce
1 stick unsalted butter
1/4 c honey
SOUTHWEST FLAVORS SAUCE
2 c basic sauce
1 Tbsp southwest spice rub-zero sodium
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chipotle chili powder for added heat if desired
SPICY MAPLE HONEY SAUCE
1 c basic sauce
1/2 c real maple syrup
1/2 c honey
1 tsp chipotle chili powder (no sodium)
1/4-1/2 c finely chopped pecans, opt

Steps:

1. Pour ketchup into med. sauce pan, add all ingredients. Simmer for about 30 min.
2. For BUTTERY HONEY sauce: Melt a stick of butter in small sauce pan, once melted add 2 c. of this low sodium BBQ sauce and 1/4 c. of honey. Stir and heat for about 5 min.
3. For SOUTHWEST sauce: Mix ingredients together and simmer for 5 min.
4. For SPICY MAPLE HONEY sauce: Mix ingredients together, simmer for 5 min. Add pecans when sauce cools.

LYNCHBURG BARBECUE SAUCE (LOW SODIUM)

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A very low sodium barbecue sauce that's not too sweet (which I prefer) from Dick Logue's newsletter of low sodium recipes, which I subscribe to. If you add it too early and it cooks longer than about 1/2 hour it blackens and gets crisp.

Provided by echo echo

Categories Sauces

Time 2m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup Jack Daniels Whiskey
1/2 cup reduced sodium ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

Mix ingredients together.
Brush on meat while cooking during the last 1/2 hour of grilling.

Tips:

Choose the right ingredients: Use low-sodium soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup. If you can't find low-sodium versions, you can reduce the amount of regular soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce by half and add a little bit of water or broth to make up for the difference.
Add sweetness with natural ingredients: Instead of using refined sugar, use natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or molasses. These sweeteners will give your sauce a richer flavor and won't raise your blood pressure as much as refined sugar.
Use spices and herbs to add flavor: Chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder are all great additions to barbecue sauce. You can also add fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, or rosemary for a more complex flavor.
Cook the sauce slowly: Simmering the sauce for a long period of time will help the flavors to develop and deepen. You can also smoke the sauce for a more intense flavor.
Let the sauce cool before serving: This will help the flavors to meld together and make the sauce thicker.

Conclusion:

Making your own low-sodium barbecue sauce is easy and rewarding. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and healthy sauce that you can enjoy on all your favorite foods. So next time you're craving barbecue, skip the store-bought sauce and make your own instead. Your taste buds will thank you!

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