HARDEE’S BBQ SAUCE

¼ cup tomato paste

2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons light brown sugar

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon water

1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon liquid smoke

2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

2 teaspoons molasses

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon onion powder

IN a small bowl, combine the tomato paste, sugar, soy sauce, water, liquid smoke, vinegar, molasses, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. With a whisk or a spoon, stir until well blended. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to a jar. Refrigerate for up to 1 month.

MAKES ½ CUP + 2 TABLESPOONS, ENOUGH FOR 4 SERVINGS

Each serving: 54 calories, 2 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates, trace fat, 0 g sat. fat, 0.5 g fiber