Heres some super good pale BBQ sauce for this lovely 4th of July!

Ingredients

3 cloves garlic, peeled and whole

1/4 cup onion

26 ounces tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter

2 Tablespoons organic yellow mustard

3 Tablespoons raw honey*

3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder (more or less for your spice level)

* If you want a sugar-free BBQ sauce, omit the raw honey or replace it with 1 teaspoon of Stevita stevia

Directions

• In a blender or food processor add the garlic cloves, quarter of an onion and tomato sauce. Blend until everything is completely mixed together, about 30 seconds
• Pour the tomato mixture  into a medium saucepan and turn the heat to medium. Add the butter and stir with a wooden spoon until melted
• Add the mustard, raw honey, and spices and mix until everything is combined. Put the cover on and bring to a light boil
• Once the sauce starts to bubble, turn the heat to low and simmer for 30-45 minutes (longer for a thicker sauce)
• Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for 7 days and use on top of baked chicken or in any dish calling for BBQ sauce