Low histamine BBQ sauce- nightshade free, gf, df

½ cup blackstrap molasses*

½ cup brown sugar, not packed

⅓ cup butternut squash, cooked & pureed (or you can use pumpkin)

5 oz (about 10 TB) grape jelly

5 oz (about 10 TB) blackberry jam

1 ½ tsp minced garlic

2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp minced dried onion (or 1 TB fresh white onion)

1 ½ tsp salt

⅛ tsp ground cloves

Histamine Level: 1

Rated a 1 due to the garlic & dried onion. Omit garlic and substitute fresh onion for level 0.

*molasses is not on the SIGHI list. MastCell360 lists it as a low histamine sweetener, although they recommend using very small amounts of sugar as it raises blood sugar which can cause inflammation. That being said, this sauce is basically all sugar 😆

Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high for 1-2 min, scraping the edges as needed.

Instant Pot Version

Pour liquid into the instant pot. Close the lid and the sealing valve. Cook on high for 6 minutes. Let the pressure naturally release. Open the lid.

Scrape the edges of the pot and stir the BBQ sauce. It should be a bit thicker and will continue to thicken as it cools. Pour into serving size containers and freeze. To thaw set on the counter or warm in the microwave for 5 sec.

Stovetop version

Pour liquid into a medium size saucepan. Simmer over med-low heat for 30 min. It should be a bit thicker and will continue to thicken as it cools. Pour into serving size containers and freeze. To thaw set on the counter or warm in the microwave for 5 sec.

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