Homemade Vegan Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 can of tomato paste (140 grams)
• 120 ml apple cider vinegar
• 60 ml maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)

Instructions

1. 1 Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
2. 2 Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir regularly to prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
3. 3 Reduce the heat to low once the sauce boils and let it simmer for another 15 minutes. Stir regularly.
4. 4 Taste the sauce and adjust the flavor to your liking. Add more maple syrup for extra sweetness, or more apple cider vinegar for more acidity.
5. 5 Allow the sauce to cool and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The sauce will keep for about 2 weeks.