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Gluten-Free Barbecue Sauce

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Gluten-Free Barbecue Sauce

A tomato-based barbecue sauce with vinegar, sugar and seasonings.

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Times are estimates.

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Ingredients

Ingredients for One Batch

You’ll Need

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Airtight container

Method

  1. Combine Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan, whisk together tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and honey until smooth.

  2. Add Spices

    Stir in smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and liquid smoke if using.

  3. Simmer Sauce

    Place saucepan over medium-low heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.

  4. Cook to Thicken

    Allow the sauce to simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.

  5. Taste and Adjust

    Taste and adjust sweetness, acidity, or smokiness as needed by adding honey, vinegar, or liquid smoke.

  6. Cool and Store

    Remove from heat and let cool before transferring to an airtight container for storage.

A Little Extra Guidance

Recipe Notes

Ingredient checks, storage, and food handling guidance.

Before You Cook

No flour is needed. Check the Worcestershire sauce and remaining packaged ingredients. This is a fresh sauce for the refrigerator, not a recipe for home canning. Finished volume and portion size need to be measured before nutrition can be calculated.

Choosing Gluten-Free Ingredients

Check the exact products you buy, especially flour, oats, bread, pasta, sauces and broth. Gluten-free labeling and third-party certification are different. A recipe page or scanner cannot guarantee a dish’s preparation. Use clean equipment and protect ingredients from contact with gluten-containing foods. Gluten-free does not mean free of dairy, eggs, nuts or other allergens. See the FDA guide to gluten-free labels.

Food Handling and Leftovers

Use a food thermometer and the safe cooking temperature chart. Refrigerate perishable food within two hours, or one hour above 90°F, in shallow containers as appropriate. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below. Use refrigerated cooked leftovers within 3–4 days; reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F. See USDA leftover guidance.

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Storage and Leftovers

Refrigerate the cooled sauce in a covered container and use within 3 to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. This is a refrigerator sauce, not a recipe for home canning.

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