This bold, smoky sauce comes together in one saucepan with simple, real ingredients — tomato sauce simmered down with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and dried oregano until every spice melts into the base. A splash of white vinegar brightens the whole thing, and a pinch of cayenne brings gentle heat if you want it. It thickens up in just ten or twelve minutes on the stove, no fuss, no processed shortcuts, just a jar of deeply savory sauce ready for tacos, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats. It's an easy one to keep stocked in a Paleo kitchen, since you control exactly what goes into it. Warm or cooled, it tastes like the real thing because it is.
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Combine the tomato sauce, water, white vinegar, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, sugar, salt, and cayenne (if using) in a small saucepan. Whisk until smooth.
Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the spices are fully integrated, about 10–12 minutes.
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