Gluten-Free BBQ Sauce

A glass jar of deep red homemade bbq sauce.

5 from 3 votes

Whether you're slathering it on ribs, brushing it over grilled chicken, or using it as a dipping sauce for barbecued shrimp, this gluten free BBQ sauce is packed with classic smoky, tangy, and sweet savory flavor.

Prep Time2

Cook Time3

Total Time5

Course: condiment

Cuisine: American

Servings: Yield 1 ½ cups

Calories: 44kcal

Author: Sally Cameron

Equipment

Small pan like a 2 quart

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened ketchup
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar or golden monk fruit
1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or chipotle pepper
⅛ teaspoon liquid smoke optional

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a small (2 quart) pan and whisk until smooth over medium heat until bubbly. Cook 3-4 minutes until smooth and thickened. Remove from the heat and cool completely. Turn heat down a bit if needed. Refrigerate, label and date for up to two weeks.

Notes

How to customize gluten-free bbq sauce:

For a sweeter bbq sauce, add more brown sugar, monk fruit, or use honey.
For a hotter, spicer bbq sauce, add your favorite hot sauce or more cayenne or chipotle powder.
For tangier, add a little more apple cider vinegar.
This is thick bbq sauce. If you need it thinner, like more of a glaze, thin it down with a little water.

I use Primal Kitchen brand organic unsweetened ketchup for my recipes and that is what is reflected in the nutritional analysis per serving.

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