Nightshade-Free Barbecue Sauce Recipe
Skip the store-bought stuff, and make this homemade nightshade free barbecue sauce in 10 minutes for lower-sugar condiment perfect for those who can’t handle tomatoes!
Servings 1.5 cups
Ingredients
- ½ Tablespoon light olive oil
- ⅔ cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced (1 teaspoon) or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup coconut aminos or tamari
- 2 Tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons blackstrap molasses
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon grated fresh ginger or ¼ teaspoon dried ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke adjust to desired flavor
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Optional: water or cherry juice as needed to thin the sauce
Instructions
- In a medium-sized skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté about 5 minutes or until tender and golden brown. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté about 1 minutes or until fragrant.
- Transfer the sauteed onion and garlic mixture to a high speed blender.
- Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Taste the BBQ sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed. For a thinner consistency, add water or cherry juice.
- Store the sauce in a glass container sealed with a lid in the refrigerator for up to one week or the freezer for one month. To enjoy warm, heat the sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use as desired.
Notes
Flavor Tips: We like to add 2 to 4 Tablespoons of cherry juice to the BBQ sauce to give a natural sweeter taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 4Tablespoons | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.6g | Protein: 0.7g | Fat: 1.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18.6g | Sodium: 213.3mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 11.5g
