Reduce Your Sugar Intake With These Better-For-You Sauce Recipes

We know cooking for yourself leads to eating fewer processed foods, but condiments can get tricky.

These recipes are simple DIY versions of popular sauces made with healthy, whole ingredients.

Makes 2 cups

Preparation

1. Heat the oil in a deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, until fragrant.

2. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and reduced by half.

3. Remove the onion, cloves, and allspice berries. Let come to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator for later use.

Make-ahead tip

Makes ¾ cup

Preparation

1. Place the first 5 ingredients in a small blender or mini food processor and blend on low until combined.

2. With the blender on low, add the oil 1 drop at a time. When the mixture begins to thicken, add the remaining oil in a slow, steady stream with the blender still running, until all of the oil has been incorporated.

3. Cover and refrigerate, tightly covered, for up to 3 days.

Tidbits

Macadamia nut oil is used for its slightly sweet and mild flavor, but other oils, such as olive, avocado, or almond, may be substituted.

A small blender or mini food processor is essential for the method above; however, mayonnaise can also be made by hand. Place the first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Add ¼ cup of the oil ½ teaspoon at a time, whisking vigorously. Gradually add the remaining ½ cup oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly, until thick, about 5 to 7 minutes.

For the BBQ Sauce recipe, check out my website, Against All Grain.

Danielle Walker is the founder of AgainstAllGrain.com and best-selling cookbook author of Against All Grain and Meals Made Simple. Find more recipes at www.againstallgrain.com.