Whole30 Homemade Barbecue Sauce

Elevate your grilling game with this irresistibly tangy and smoky Whole30 Homemade Barbecue Sauce! Crafted with clean, wholesome ingredients like tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, and unsweetened apple sauce, this sugar-free, paleo-friendly barbecue sauce delivers bold flavor without added sweeteners. Infused with a perfect balance of spices—smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of chili powder—this sauce is simmered to perfection in just 20 minutes. Whether slathered on grilled meats, drizzled over roasted veggies, or used as a dipping sauce, it’s a versatile and delicious addition to any Whole30 or clean-eating lifestyle. Enjoy a healthy, homemade alternative that’s easy to prepare, gluten-free, and bursting with flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 ounces Tomato paste
• 0.5 cups Balsamic vinegar
• 0.25 cups Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cups Unsweetened apple sauce
• 0.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Coconut aminos
• 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, unsweetened apple sauce, and water. Stir well to combine the ingredients.

Step 2

Add the coconut aminos, yellow mustard, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, ground black pepper, and salt to the saucepan.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Once the sauce begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and let it cook gently for about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning and to ensure all ingredients are well combined.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. For a thicker sauce, continue cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the barbecue sauce cool slightly before transferring it to an airtight container.

Step 7

Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to a week. Use as a Whole30-compliant barbecue sauce for grilled meats, vegetables, or as a condiment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(619.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	404.6

Total Fat 2.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2218.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g	0%
Total Sugars 58.1g
Protein 10.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 162.2mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 2324.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.5%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 84.2%