Weight Watchers Smoky Barbecue Sauce Recipe
Weight Watchers Smoky Barbecue Sauce Recipe. Few things are more synonymous with summer than the smell of barbecue smoke wafting through the air. Whether it’s chicken, ribs, or burgers on the grill, a good barbecue sauce can make all the difference.
Barbecue sauce is a delicious way to add flavor to any grilled or smoked meal. And while there are many store-bought sauces available, nothing compares to the flavor of homemade barbecue sauce.
With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious sauce that will complement any grilled dish.
The key to making great barbecue sauce is to start with a good base. This homemade BBQ sauce is made with onion, garlic, ketchup, dark brown sugar, molasses, cider vinegar, dry mustard, chili powder, sweet smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and ground ginger.
This quick and easy sauce is ready in just 20 minutes.
Weight Watchers Points
MyWW Points: 6 Green Plan
6 WW Smart Points
Personal Points will vary based on your individual plan.
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Featured Ingredients
Dark Brown Sugar
Dark brown sugar is a type of sugar that has been molasses. The molasses gives the sugar a deep brown color and a rich flavor.
Dark brown sugar is often used in baking, as it provides a sweetness and depth of flavor that other sugars cannot. It is also ideal for making sauces, glazes, and marinades, as its richness pairs well with savory flavors.
What’s the difference between Dark Brown Sugar and Light Brown Sugar
When it comes to brown sugar, there are two main types: dark brown sugar and light brown sugar. The main difference between the two types of sugar is the molasses content.
Dark brown sugar has a higher molasses content than light brown sugar, which gives it a deeper flavor and darker color. In addition, dark brown sugar is slightly moister than light brown sugar.
Sweet Smoked Paprika
Smoked paprika is a type of seasoned pepper that is typically used in Spanish and Portuguese dishes. The peppers are dried and smoked over a wood fire, which gives them their distinctive flavor.
Smoked paprika can be mild or spicy, depending on the variety of pepper used.
It is commonly used as a seasoning for meats, vegetables, and sauces. It can also be used to add color and flavor to soups and stews.
Smoked paprika is an essential ingredient in many traditional Spanish recipes, such as paella and chorizo. In recent years, it has become popular in other cuisines as well, including American barbecue.
How long will Homemade Barbecue Sauce last
Homemade barbecue sauce can last for up to two weeks when stored in the fridge. However, the quality of the sauce will start to decline after a week or so.
If you want to extend the shelf life of your sauce, you can store it in the freezer. Homemade barbecue sauce will keep for up to three months in the freezer, although the quality will again start to decline after a month or so.
When storing barbecue sauce, be sure to use a clean, airtight container.
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Weight Watchers Smoky Barbecue Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped finely
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 2 cups ketchup
- 3 tablespoon dark brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Place a medium sized saucepan over medium heat.
- In the saucepan, add olive oil.
- Add onion and garlic. Cook approximately 3 to 4 minutes or until the onions have softened, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients, and stir to mix.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer approximately 10 to 12 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Notes
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Homemade barbecue sauce can last for up to two weeks when stored in the fridge. However, the quality of the sauce will start to decline after a week or so.
Homemade barbecue sauce will keep for up to three months in the freezer, although the quality will again start to decline after a month or so.
Dark brown sugar has a higher molasses content than light brown sugar, which gives it a deeper flavor and darker color. In addition, dark brown sugar is slightly moister than light brown sugar.
Smoked paprika is a type of seasoned pepper that is typically used in Spanish and Portuguese dishes. The peppers are dried and smoked over a wood fire, which gives them their distinctive flavor.
