Slow-Cooker BBQ Sauce

Unlike conventional, store-bought BBQ sauces that use sugar or high fructose corn syrup, this crockpot BBQ sauce utilizes the natural sweetness of tomatoes and a touch of molasses. It can also be given a smoky flavor using either liquid smoke or a hefty amount of chili powder and smoky paprika. This recipe is great because you literally throw everything in the crockpot, give is a quick stir, and leave it to percolate into thick, saucy goodness.

SLOW-COOKER BBQ SAUCE [VEGAN]

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups unflavored, unsalted tomato purée
• 3/4 cups white or apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons liquid smoke (optional)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika, preferably smoky paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

PREPARATION

1. In the bowl of a slow-cooker, stir together the tomato purée, vinegar, molasses, tamari, and mustard until combined.
2. Whisk in the remaining ingredients.
3. Cook, uncovered, on high for 3 1/2-4 hours until thickened and darkened in color.

NOTES

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/slow-cooker-bbq-sauce/