Replace Toxic Store-Bought Condiments Forever With These Delicious Homemade Recipes

This article is shared with permission from our friends at blog.paleohacks.com.

Many of us are fans of dipping our fries in ketchup or putting some BBQ sauce on our burgers to enhance their flavor. Unfortunately, most of these condiments are typically made with a slew of unhealthy ingredients and thus adding them to our diets opens the door to a range of health concerns.

A lot of our favorite condiments, like ketchup, mustard, mayo and BBQ sauce are filled with sugar, sodium, trans fats and are often high in calories. Consuming too much sodium puts you at a greater risk for high blood pressure and stroke. Similarly, a diet high in sugar can damage your liver and lead to weight gain.

Solution: Paleo Condiments

These Paleo remakes of classic condiments add tons of flavor to your favorite Paleo dishes – without the health risks.

Enjoy some paleo ketchup and mustard with a hearty breakfast sausage. Pour some paleo BBQ sauce on your favorite grass-fed burger, or add a drop of mayo to your favorite Paleo wrap or sandwich.

Knowing how to create simple, healthier-for-you condiments are key to adding that extra oomph to many paleo meals.

Paleo Ketchup

Serves: 1 cup

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

6oz can tomato paste
⅓ cup water
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar

¼ cup raw honey
½ small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced

¾ teaspoon fine grain sea salt

Instructions:

In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients over medium heat, and whisk until smooth.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring every so often, until sauce thickens.
Remove from the heat, and carefully pour into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
Allow to cool to room temperature.

Once cool, transfer to an airtight container and keep in the fridge.

Paleo Mustard

Serves: 1 cup

Prep time: 2-3 days

Cook time: None

Ingredients:

6 T yellow mustard seeds

2 T brown mustard seeds
⅓ cup water
⅔ cup apple cider vinegar

½ cup raw honey

Instructions:

Combine mustard seeds, water, and vinegar in a jar and stir to combine. Seal jar and allow to sit at room temperature for 2-3 days.

Pour mixture into a blender, add remaining ingredients, and blend until smooth.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Paleo Mayo

Serves:1 cup

Prep time: 1 week

Cook time: None

Ingredients:

1 large egg yolk
3 t lemon juice
¼ t sea salt

1 cup olive oil
½ cup raw honey
1 ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions:

In a blender, combine egg yolk, 1 teaspoon, and salt. Blend to mix.
With the blender on low, very slowly pour olive oil to emulsify. It’s important to go very slowly or the mixture will separate.

Once the oil is all mixed in add remaining lemon juice.
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Paleo BBQ Sauce

Serves:3 cups

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook time: 1hour

Ingredients:

16 oz can tomato sauce
2 T tomato paste
1 cup water

½ cup apple cider vinegar
5 T raw honey
½ T ground black pepper

½ T onion powder
½ T ground mustard
1 t paprika

1 T lemon juice

Instructions:

Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and stir to combine.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 1 hour or until thickened.
Store in an airtight container. You may also freeze some sauce for up to 3 months.