12oztomato Passataalternates: Hunt’s or Muir Glen organic tomato paste
½cupapple cider vinegar
⅓cuppowdered erythritolor sweetener of choice, preferably powdered
2tbsp.Worcestershire sauce
1tsphickory smoke flavoring OR 1 tsp liquid smokenutritional calculations based on liquid smoke
2tsp.smoked paprika
½tsp.onion powder
½tsp.sea salt
1 ½cupwaterapproximate amount - see instructions
¼tsp.cayenne pepperoptional
Instructions
Whisk all ingredients together in a saucepan, adding the water last. Start with a cup of water, then whisk in a little at a time until it reaches a consistency that is slightly thicker than barbecue sauce. I ended up using 1 cup of water, but I like thick sauce.
Bring to a gentle boil at medium-high heat, whisking continuously, then reduce to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, for 15-20 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Taste and adjust sweetener or cayenne pepper if you prefer the sauce to be sweeter or spicier. If it's still thicker than you like, you can stir in additional water, a tablespoon at a time, until reaching desired consistency.
Bottle and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
This recipe will make approximately one pint of sauce, which will yield approximately 32 tbsp of sauce. One serving size is 1 tbsp, which is approximately 13 calories and 5 net carbs.