EASY BBQ SAUCE

This Easy BBQ Sauce recipe is a quick, homemade oiption created with simple, pantry ingredients and rich tomato flavor.  Using Dei Fratelli Tomato Puree as the base, this sauce delivers a balanced blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky notes; perfect for your everyday BBQ sauce.

Ready in minutes, this easy barbecue sauce works well as a glaze, dipping sauce, or marinade for chicken, ribs, burgers, and grilled vegetables.  It is a great alternative to store-bought sauces when you want fresh, homemade flavor without extra additives. 

Whether you are firing up the grill or heating up chicken nuggets in the air fryer, this homemade BBQ Sauce recipe is a dependable, go-to, homemade condiment. 

Product image of 28 oz. Dei Fratelli Tomato Puree Can.

Made with Tomato Puree

Fresh, from the garden taste, with only 2 ingredients means you get all that vine-ripened, fresh tomato flavor you love! Make delicious pasta sauces, chili, casseroles, and more right in your kitchen with this freshly packed, no salt added product!

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EASY BBQ SAUCE

This Easy BBQ Sauce recipe is a quick, homemade oiption created with simple, pantry ingredients and rich tomato flavor.  Using Dei Fratelli Tomato Puree as the base, this sauce delivers a balanced blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky notes; perfect for your everyday BBQ sauce.

Ready in minutes, this easy barbecue sauce works well as a glaze, dipping sauce, or marinade for chicken, ribs, burgers, and grilled vegetables.  It is a great alternative to store-bought sauces when you want fresh, homemade flavor without extra additives. 

Whether you are firing up the grill or heating up chicken nuggets in the air fryer, this homemade BBQ Sauce recipe is a dependable, go-to, homemade condiment. 

Made with Tomato Puree

Fresh, from the garden taste, with only 2 ingredients means you get all that vine-ripened, fresh tomato flavor you love! Make delicious pasta sauces, chili, casseroles, and more right in your kitchen with this freshly packed, no salt added product!

Product image of 28 oz. Dei Fratelli Tomato Puree Can.

EASY BBQ SAUCE

This Easy BBQ Sauce recipe is a quick, homemade oiption created with simple, pantry ingredients and rich tomato flavor.  Using Dei Fratelli Tomato Puree as the base, this sauce delivers a balanced blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky notes; perfect for your everyday BBQ sauce.

Ready in minutes, this easy barbecue sauce works well as a glaze, dipping sauce, or marinade for chicken, ribs, burgers, and grilled vegetables.  It is a great alternative to store-bought sauces when you want fresh, homemade flavor without extra additives. 

Whether you are firing up the grill or heating up chicken nuggets in the air fryer, this homemade BBQ Sauce recipe is a dependable, go-to, homemade condiment. 

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Product image of 28 oz. Dei Fratelli Tomato Puree Can.

Made with Tomato Puree

Fresh, from the garden taste, with only 2 ingredients means you get all that vine-ripened, fresh tomato flavor you love! Make delicious pasta sauces, chili, casseroles, and more right in your kitchen with this freshly packed, no salt added product!

Total Time to Make Recipe10 minutes
Preparation Time for the Recipe5 minutes
Cook Time for the Recipe5 minutes
TYPE OF DISH: Condiments, Dips, Sauce
LIFESTYLE CHOICE: Dairy-Free, Vegetarian
COOKING METHOD: Stove Top
SERVINGS: 24 servings
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (28 oz.) can Dei Fratelli Tomato Puree
  • 1 1/3 Cups Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 Cup Honey
  • 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp. Black Pepper

Instructions:

  • Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Add to a large saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook for 5 minutes. Allow to chill before serving.

Chef's Tip:

How much sauce does this recipe make?
This recipe makes about 6 cups of BBQ sauce.  You can store any leftovers in the refrigerator in a sealed, glass container. 
How can I adjust the sweetness or spice level of Barbecue Sauce?
This sauce is easily customizable, by adding more brown sugar for a sweeter sauce or adding your favorite spices for different flavors, you can make this sauce perfect for you. 
Why are tomatoes a base for BBQ Sauces? 
Tomatoes provide a natural sweetness, acidity, and body, making them the foundation for many classic BBQ sauces.