Gluten free barbecue sauce and any sauces in general have been hard to find. Gluten hides everywhere and is often used as a filler in many foods.
Barbecue Sauce
I also avoid tomato products as they cause massive acid reflux symptoms. Thankfully we live in a world with lots of wonderful people who share recipes for me to gauge and create a recipe I can eat.
The following recipe is also mustard free. Mustard causes me to have symptoms and is in many barbecue sauce brands and recipes.
Ingredients
Instructions
To a medium bowl add the following ingredients.
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Whisk until all ingredients are blended. Set aside.
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1/2 C pure maple syrup
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1/2 C water
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1/4 C coco aminos
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1/4 C molasses
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3 T apple cider vinegar
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1 T tapioca starch
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1 t red pepper flakes
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1 t fresh or powdered ginger
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To a saucepan, warm 2 tablespoons of extra light olive oil over medium/high heat.
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Once warm add 1/2 C of yellow onions diced small. Stir and sauté until your onions turn golden.
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Then add 3 teaspoons of minced garlic, stirring and caramelizing another minute or so.
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Pour the mixture you set aside into your onions and garlic. Bring to a low boil and simmer for one minute, just long enough to meld the flavors.
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Sauce will thicken more once it sets and cools.
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Use right away or store in the fridge or freezer. I like to use it on chicken, ribs or my random concoctions.
