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Delightful Mom Food / Diets / Gluten Free / Gluten Free BBQ Sauce Recipe

Last Updated January 27, 2021. Published August 8, 2020 Danielle Fahrenkrug | This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

Gluten Free BBQ Sauce Recipe

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This easy smoky gluten free BBQ sauce recipe is finger-licking-good! Serve this barbecue sauce over vegetables, grilling ribs, pizza, roasting meats, and as a marinade for slow cooking! 

gluten free barbecue sauce used as a marinade for grilling

Nope, not a picture of chocolate, although it does resemble that- its gluten free BBQ sauce! What's so spectacular about BBQ sauce? Only everything! It is one of those versatile dips and sauces used in many cuisines. From a summer backyard barbecue favorite marinade for meats, to a replacement for tomato sauce on pizza – those zesty sweet and savory flavors are sure to make the dish delicious!

Seriously- just smother this glorious homemade gluten free bbq sauce all over some baby-back-ribs, slap them on the grill and y'all will be in heaven!

Oh but make sure to have plenty of paper towels around to lick those plates and hands clean😊!

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

  • this gluten free BBQ sauce caters to Celiac Disease, wheat, and gluten intolerance – most store-bought condiments and traditional barbecue sauce contain soy, Worcestershire sauce, and flours to thicken the sauce making them not gluten-free. But using tamari soy sauce (this is just made with soy, no wheat) or even coconut amino's (Trader Joe's has this too) provides a natural ingredient that adds flavor without gluten! This recipe ensures you and your family are safe if gluten is an issue!
  • quick and easy to make with pantry items – it takes as little as five easy minutes to pull together this gluten free bbq sauce on the stove by mixing the ingredients in a pot, boil for seconds and then simmer for 5 minutes! There have been moments when we are making pizza (and my youngest son only eats his with BBQ sauce) where I realize the condiment in the fridge is nearly empty. This recipe comes together fast and I usually end up making in on a whim for moments like this!
  • smoky flavors take food up a notch! – this recipe calls for liquid smoke, which adds a twist of satisfying smoky aromas and taste. It adds a twist that when added to food gives it a charcoal grill taste.

WHAT INGREDIENTS GO INTO THIS RECIPE

  • the base – ketchup (I suggest using organic which does not have hydrogenated corn syrup or one that specifically says without it) , liquid smoke, molasses, water, tamari soy sauce (which is a gluten-free version)
  • spices – ginger, onion, all spice, black pepper, dry mustard,
  • extra flavor – lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, coconut sugar

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE

Add all the ingredients to a pot and mix well, turning it to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes. That's it- so easy!

gluten free bbq sauce in a glass container

ALL ABOUT THE BARBY BABY!

No matter how you say it – Barbecue, barbeque, (BBQ or barby for an informal shortened version) are all valid terms for this gluten free BBQ sauce recipe. Barbecue, is a cooking method over a (machine or) grill or indirect heat and the food is flavored by a higher heat smoking process.

Lots of times the meat – such as steak, chicken, pork or ribs – are marinated in a barbecue sauce recipe first. The smoked flavor happens during the grilling.

The icing on the cake is that here, you can have the flavor without the grill! The addition is that Smoke Liquid I was talking about – that's where that smoky flavor is at at with or without a grill!

FAQs and EXPERT TIPS

What kind of BBQ sauce is gluten free?

When looking for gluten free BBQ sauce, read the labels carefully. If it is gluten free it will specifically say “gluten-free” on the label, and the ingredients will not contain any gluten or wheat related ingredients.

Is there gluten in barbecue sauce?

Yes, as most traditional barbecue sauces are made with Worcestershire sauce, which contains wheat and soy. Some sauces also have wheat flours as a thickening agent so always read labels carefully or make this homemade BBQ sauce.

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gluten free bbq sauce in a glass container

Gluten Free BBQ Sauce

This easy smoky gluten free bbq sauce recipe is finger-licking-good! Serve this barbecue sauce over vegetables, grilling ribs, pizza, roasting meats, and as a marinade for slow cooking! 
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Condiment, Sauce, Side
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
cool: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 63kcal
Author: Danielle Fahrenkrug

Ingredients

  • 2 cups organic ketchup (make sure it is gluten-free)
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon natural liquid smoke
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon all spice

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients in a pot on the stove and heat on high until it starts to boil. When it boils, turn the heat to low, whisk the ingredients together and simmer for 5 minutes or until it starts to thicken.
  • Turn the heat off and let it cool for 10 minutes or completely before storing it. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or jar for up to 1 month.

Notes

Notes 1: Most traditional barbecue sauces are made with Worcestershire sauce, which contains wheat and soy. Some sauces also have wheat flours as a thickening agent so always read labels carefully or make this homemade BBQ sauce. I omit Worcestershire sauce and use tamari soy sauce or coconut aminos in place which do not contain gluten. 

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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About Danielle Fahrenkrug

Danielle Fahrenkrug is the writer and photographer behind Delightful Mom Food. She is also a homeschooling mama who loves food, family, friends, and Jesus with a passion for wine, coffee, and cauliflower bbq pizza. Danielle is also the author for Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Baking Cookbook and Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Cookbook and founder of Delightful Mom Health, a line of high quality health supplements.

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  1. Sarah Quinn says

    August 30, 2020 at 9:09 am

    Is there any sub for molasses?

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    • Danielle Fahrenkrug says

      August 30, 2020 at 3:04 pm

      You can replace it with maple syrup in equal amount.

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