Sugar-free Barbeque Sauce

It’s Labor Day and just like most people here in Texas we’ve decided to grill.  Barbeque is a big deal in Texas!

My husband, Rod, is a big fan of all things barbeque …. especially the tangy, spicy, slightly sweet variety you can find here in Texas.  Growing up in west Texas Rod likes to eat a lot of beef and barbeque.

I quickly got tired of eating barbeque meat minus the barbeque sauce so I decided to create my own gluten-free, sugar-free barbeque sauce.  You know, it’s not as easy as you think, when you can’t use honey or brown sugar.

I kept trying until Rod stopped saying, “This tastes really good but it’s not barbeque sauce.”  and instead said, “Now this tastes like barbeque sauce!”

Sugar-free Barbeque Sauce

 

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This tangy gluten-free, sugar-free barbeque sauce is not only good on brisket, ribs, and chicken but also works well as a dipping sauce or slathering it on your grilled vegetables.

Author: Thyme and tarragon

Recipe type: Sauces and Condiments

Ingredients

• ¾ cup frozen blueberries, thawed and mashed
• 8 ounce can tomato sauce
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons tamari sauce
• 3 tablespoons minced onion
• 2 heaping tablespoons minced garlic
• ½ cup xylitol
• 1½ tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• ¾ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

1. Thaw blueberries, mash them and put them in a small saucepan.
2. Mince onion and add to saucepan - I like my onion in very small chunks but if you like a chunkier barbeque sauce chop the onion in bigger chunks.
3. Add all other ingredients and heat over medium heat until it starts to bubble.
4. Turn down to low heat and simmer for one hour.

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