22
Apr

Paleo BBQ Sauce

paleo bbq sauce in a dish on top of a cutting board

 

So many of you have asked for a Paleo BBQ Sauce recipe that is strict Paleo without the use of added sweeteners, so I converted the barbecue sauce from my books Against all Grain (page 326) and Meals Made Simple (page 250) and experimented with using dates. The smell that fills the house when you're cooking this will make you drool and just ache to have a barbecue!

We love to make a big batch and slather this on my Barbecue Burger or as a dip for Chicken Nuggets. Keep in mind you can sub this in for any other recipes I have that use a paleo bbq sauce recipe, such as my Barbecue Beef Short Ribs (Meals Made Simple, page144) or my Barbecue Chicken Chopped Salad (Meals Made Simple, page 108).

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You will notice in the video that I do not simmer the sauce, as called for in the recipe. I recently started cutting that step out to make this recipe that much easier, and really don't notice too much of a difference in taste! Simmering it helps to thicken it a little and also helps make the tomato less acidic. Either way works! 




 

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Paleo BBQ Sauce



AUTHOR:

SERVES: 2 cups

Cuisine: American

Category: Sauces and Condiments

PREP TIME: 18 mins

COOK TIME: 30 mins TOTAL TIME: 48 mins

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Soak the dates in warm water for 15 minutes, then drain.

2. Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend on high for 3 minutes until smooth.

3. Pour the sauce into a saucepan over medium-high heat and whisk to combine.

4. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, until the sauce has reduced by about half.

5. Let the sauce come to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator for later use. The sauce may be stored for up to 1 week.

* Omit for SCD



Keywords: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, keto friendly, nut free, paleo, quick and easy, whole30