Simple Garlic-Free Classic BBQ Sauce
A quick and tangy classic barbecue sauce made without garlic, onion, or artificial sweeteners. Perfect for drizzling or basting while keeping digestive comfort in mind.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min
Makes
8 servings
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Made by Jamie + Lila
Jamie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Saucepan · Whisk
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Instructions
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Next: Place a small saucepan over medium heat
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Place a small saucepan over medium heat
Place a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Whisk together the tomato paste
Whisk together the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, smoked paprika, yellow mustard, and 2 tbsp (30 ml) of water in the saucepan until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes.
Allow: 2 to 3 minutes
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Reduce heat to low and let it…
Reduce heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Look for: the sauce slightly thickens and coats the back of a spoon
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and…
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool completely at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving or storing.
Allow: 15 minutes
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Store unused sauce in a sealed container…
Store unused sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
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