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I was shocked to find that a lot of commercially made BBQ sauceshave wheat in them.  In my opinion, it is only there as a filler.  If you want thicker BBQ sauce, all you need to do it reduce it longer.  Adding wheat is totally unnecessary.
Another ingredient you have to watch out for in some BBQ sauce is soy sauce.  Not only is soy sauce made with wheat, it also contains free glutamates(MSG).  If you like the flavor of soy sauce, a good relacement is wheat free tamari.  To the best of my knowledge, this is free of glutamates as well. 
The third ingredient to watch out for is Worchestershire sauce.  If they do not list the ingredients of the worchestershire sauce, I wouldn't use it.  Some worchestershire sauce use wheat and some use soy sauce.  Once again, to the best of my knowledge, Lea Perrins, uses neither.  So why go through all the guessing games. Just make your own.  It is easy and quick, and taste just as good, if not better.  Here is the recipe I used last night on ribs.  I( goit rave reviews.

1/2 C. butter
2 C. Ketchup
1/2 C. brown sugar
2 tsp. garlic salt ( home made 50/50 salt and garlic powder)
1/4 tsp. cayenne, ground
1 onion finely minced
2 TBSP lemon juice
2 tsp. season salt (MSG Free version)
1 tsp. dry mustard
2 tsp. prepared mustard
1/4 C. Worchestershire sauce ( make sure it has no wheat or soy sauce)


Mix all ingredients together in a saucepan and bring to boil.  Simmer for 15 minutes or until it reaches desired thickness. Use on ribs or chicken.


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