The Ultimate Sweet & Tangy Nightshade Free BBQ Sauce

Name: The Ultimate Sweet & Tangy Nightshade Free BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, British, European
Ingredients: 1 cup / 140 g diced yellow onion; 1/2 cup / 120 ml apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup / 120 ml unsweetened applesauce, about one 4 oz single serving cup; 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp / 90 ml coconut aminos, see notes for substitution; 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp / 90 ml honey; 1/4 cup / 60 ml balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup / 60 ml pumpkin puree; 2 tbsp / 30 ml unsulphured blackstrap molasses; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp + 1 tsp / 14 g ground ginger; 1 tbsp / 15 g smoked salt, I like hickory, mesquite or alderwood; 1 tsp / 5 ml gluten free fish sauce, optional; 1/4 cup / 60 ml rendered & strained bacon fat, optional, for added smoky flavor

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Looking for a nightshade free bbq sauce that's rich, sweet & tangy? This is it. This AIP BBQ Sauce from The Paleo Healing Cookbook looks, tastes & acts just like your old favorite recipe. I usually make a double batch, since it keeps in the fridge for weeks.

Updated at: Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:03:50 GMT