Low Sodium Barbecue Sauce - Tasty, Healthy Heart Recipes (2024)

With Low Sodium Barbecue Sauce you don’t have to worry about how much sauce you slather on your meal. I modeled this sauce after my favorite Sweet Baby Rays Original Sauce (290mg / 2 tbsp) that I used to get all the time. This BBQ sauce recipe is now my go to sauce. It starts with a sweet tangy bite and finishes with a spicy warm aftertaste with no unnecessary sodium. I like it so much I even use it on my eggs now instead of ketchup!

How Much Sodium In Commercial Barbecue Sauce?

Most barbecue sauces average more than 300mg of sodium per 2 tablespoons. And really who uses just two tablespoons of sauce? I never really measured it, but I’ll bet I used half a cup at a time on my meal. That’s nearly 2400mg of sodium just in the sauce. Yikes! Now with this low sodium barbecue sauce I can use as much as I want and not have to worry about it. Having just 6mg of sodium per two tablespoons and bonus time; it does not have high fructose sugar and unpronounceable preservatives.

My Tips For Making Barbecue Sauce

• Measure the spices into a small bowl and whisk them together before adding it to the pan. This will ensure any hardened clumps are broken up.
• Also, it is best to use a high side pot when boiling and simmering. This sauce really has a tendency to pop and spatter when it cooks!
• Since barbecue sauce is really a regional and individual taste type of flavor, taste your sauce after it has simmered a bit. You can add more onion or garlic powder, sugar, vinegar or cayenne pepper to suit your particular taste, though I think this recipe has plenty of sweet taste.
• If you like the sauce really thick, whisk in a teaspoon or two of cornstarch to the mix.
• If I’m not in a hurry, I like to let it simmer on very low for 15-20 minutes and really let the flavors meld.

What To Use Barbecue Sauce On?

• Baked beans
• Pulled pork
• Pork ribs
• Chicken wings
• Pulled chicken
• Beef ribs
• Meatballs
• Over a burger

Storing Your Low Sodium Barbecue Sauce

When making this I will usually make a double or triple recipe. I use it on the meal I made it for and then use an old plastic ketchup squeeze bottle(s) to store it in. Works perfect! The sauce can then be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Also, you can also freeze them for up to 6 months. Just make sure to leave a bit of head space in the plastic bottle for freezing expansion.

As always, please let me know how you like this recipe in the comments! I get motivated when I hear from you and am interested to learn about how you liked and served your Low Sodium Barbecue Sauce. And please leave a comment or rating and share any tips you might have.

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Nutrition Information – The information shown is provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be substituted for a doctor’s or nutritionist’s advice. Please understand that not everyone’s sodium requirements are the same, therefore some recipes may be higher than you’re allowed. Always consult with your doctor for your recommended daily sodium allowance.