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BBQ Sauce

A simple and flavorful recipe for traditional barbecue sauce that is free from gluten, soy, and sugar. Whole30 compliant and Paleo as written, this sauce is great for dipping or grilling your favorite meats.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 5 cups
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp ghee
  • 8 dates, pitted
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 28 - 30 ounces tomato sauce, canned check label for Whole30, I used Muir Glen Organic
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 + ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 + ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 + ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Immersion blender

Method
 

  1. Add the ghee to a medium soup pot (I used a 6 quart pot) over medium heat. When the ghee has melted, use kitchen shears to cut each date into thirds and add to the pot. Sprinkle the sea salt over the dates and stir to coat the dates with the ghee and salt. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the dates have softened.
  2. Add the remainder of the ingredients to the pot and stir to combine. Let simmer for 5-10 minutes over medium low heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove from heat and blend with an immersion blender. Stir the sauce to make sure no dates remain unblended. Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to three months.