Who says grilled food can’t be healthy? In fact, grilling food and vegetables is healthier than frying them in a pan. So if you recently started a healthier lifestyle, you should get your grill out! But the way you cook your food isn’t the only thing to consider. What you put in your food is just as important!
Try these healthy barbecue sauces and marinades for your meat – they’re so good, they’ll soon become your favorite!
Honey and Prune Sauce
What do you need:
- 6-7 feathers, split in half
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup shallots, chopped
- 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
In a saucepan, mix plums, ketchup, honey, shallots, red wine vinegar, and paprika. Spice with salt and pepper. Stir ingredients and bring to a boil. When it boils, lower the heat and simmer until the sauce is thick, about 15-20 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Let cool for 10 minutes before using or storing. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Delicious Coffee Barbecue Sauce
What do you need:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 serrano chili, minced
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 1 cup of brewed espresso
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons molasses without sulfur
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onions, garlic and serrano pepper until tender, about 6-8 minutes. Add the espresso, ketchup, white vinegar, molasses, vegetable oil, chili powder, sugar, salt, and Worcestershire sauce.
Stir until well combined and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally. Blend in a blender until smooth. Store in refrigerator overnight before using.
barbecue sauce cola
What do you need:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small red onion, minced
- 2 1/4 cups cola (not diet)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 teaspoons of Sriracha
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Heat the olive oil in a skillet and sauté the onion and garlic until softened. When ready, add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 hour, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool before storing in the refrigerator.
Try these 3 healthy barbecue sauces for your next barbecue!