SWEET 'N' TANGY BARBECUE SAUCE

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Jalapeno pepper, cayenne and chili powder lend a bit of bite to this low-sodium sauce from our Test kitchen home economists. Try it on pork, chicken, beef ribs and more.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon molasses
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 to 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional

Steps:

In a saucepan, cook onion and jalapeno in oil over medium heat until tender and lightly browned. Add the next 13 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat. Stir in liquid smoke if desired. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges