This Sweet & Tangy Paleo & Whole30 BBQ Sauce tastes even better than the original. It is naturally sweetened and perfect for any protein. You will love this healthy, family-friendly version of classic BBQ sauce!
*originally posted 3/18; updated 01/21
What You Need:
- Tomato Paste
- Dates (these are used to naturally sweeten the sauce)
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Coconut Aminos (this is often to referred to as a soy free ‘soy sauce’, it adds a subtle sweet and savory flavor. It is Whole30 compliant.)
- Dijon Mustard
- Garlic Powder
- Smoked Paprika (can also use regular, I just like the smokey flavor in my BBQ sauce)
- Chili Powder
- Onion Powder
- Salt & Pepper
Let’s Cook:
- Boil 1 cup of water and pour over the pitted dates in a bowl. Let soak for about 5 minutes
- Put the soaked dates into a blender along with the rest of the ingredients. Reserve the date water to add to the mixture if it needs to be thinned out (can also use an immersion blender)
- Cook the sauce in a small saucepan over low heat to combine the flavors for 5 minutes
- Can use right away in a recipe of choice or let cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week
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Paleo Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce
This Sweet & Tangy Paleo & Whole30 BBQ Sauce tastes even better than the original. It is naturally sweetened and perfect for any protein. You will love this healthy, family-friendly version of classic BBQ sauce!
Servings 2 cups
Calories 242kcal
Ingredients
- 8 Dates pitted
- 6 oz Tomato Paste
- 1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 3 Tbls Dijon Mustard
- 1.5 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 cup Coconut Aminos
- 1 Tbls Chili Powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Boil 1 cup of water and pour over the pitted dates in a bowl. Let soak for about 5 minutes
- Put the soaked dates into a blender along with the rest of the ingredients. Reserve the date water to add to the mixture if it needs to be thinned out
- Cook the sauce in a small saucepan over low heat to combine the flavors for 5 minutes
- Can use right away in a recipe of choice or let cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week
Notes
*You can also use a food processor or immersion blender to puree the ingredients
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 10g
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Loved it…I spilled the date water but just used the tomato paste can with water getting all paste out…. Didnt affect flavor at all i needed more thinner squeezed half a orange into the mix. It wass just fine yummy.
Happy to hear this Mike, thank you for sharing!