This Whole30 bbq sauce has the most amazing flavour. It’s made with dates, coconut aminos and spices to make it slightly sweet and just a little smoky. It’s also really easy to make and is ready in just a few minutes using your blender or immersion blender. It’s also paleo, gluten free and vegan!
Whole30 BBQ Sauce Recipe
Why this Whole30 bbq sauce is so good:
- It has the most amazing flavour! Slightly sweet and a little smoky you will love the taste.
- It is so easy to make and is ready in just a few minutes using either your blender or immersion blender.
- It’s sugar-free, made without ketchup, and is sweetened only with dates making it a healthier alternative to most store bought bbq sauces.
- Besides being Whole30, this sauce is also paleo, gluten free and vegan.
- It can be used for so many things! Use it to top steaks, burgers, roasts, cooked vegetables and more.
The equipment you need to make this Whole30 bbq sauce:
- Either a high speed blender such as a Vitamix (this is the one that I have and love) or a metal immersion blender – NOTE: I recommend using a metal immersion blender because you will be blending this sauce when it’s hot, and a plastic immersion blender will leach hormone disruptors into your food if you use it which is why metal is a safer option – this is the one that I have and love
How to make this bbq sauce:
You will love how easy this sauce is to make!
- First, put all the ingredients into your Vitamix or other high speed blender (you could also use a food processor for this) and blend well until smooth.
- Then transfer the sauce to a pot and bring the ingredients to a boil. Turn down the heat and let the sauce simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until it reaches the thickness that you like.
How to make this sauce using an immersion blender:
If you don’t have a high speed blender you can use an immersion blender instead!
- First, place all the ingredients into a pot and bring them to a boil. Then turn down the heat and let everything simmer for 10-15 minutes
- Allow the ingredients to cool for a few minutes, and then using your immersion blender, blend everything until it’s smooth.
Tips for this Whole30 bbq sauce:
- If you can’t find plain tomato sauce, simply puree some tomatoes in a blender or food processor instead
- If you like a sweeter bbq sauce, add a few extra dates
- To ensure this is Whole30 compliant, make sure you read the label of your Dijon mustard to ensure it doesn’t have any ingredients that are not Whole30 safe
- If you can’t find coconut vinegar use apple cider vinegar instead
- Instead of paprika, try using smoked paprika to give it a slightly different flavour
- Feel free to double this recipe to make a larger batch of sauce
- If you like a thinner sauce, add a bit more tomato sauce to the recipe or even a bit of water
How to use this sauce:
- As a topping for meat dishes like steaks, ribs, roasts, chicken and burgers!
- As a topping for roasted vegetables
- To make my Whole30 Blueberry Meatloaf (yes trust me, blueberries taste amazing in meatloaf!)
- To make bbq chicken wings
- As a dip for French fries, roasted potatoes or potato wedges
- To make my bbq air fryer ribs!
How to store this homemade bbq sauce:
Store this sauce in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Other sauces and dip recipes you will love:
- Whole30 Guacamole
- Easy Whole30 Mayonnaise
- Whole30 Carrot Dip
- Whole30 Sour Cream
- Vegan Cilantro Lime Dressing
- Walnut Vinaigrette
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Whole30 BBQ Sauce (paleo, vegan)
This is the best Whole30 bbq sauce. It's slightly sweet with just a little spice it's easy to make with dates, coconut aminos and spices. It's also paleo and vegan!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain tomato sauce or pureed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 8 dates (pits removed)
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 3 tbsp coconut vinegar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
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Add all the ingredients to your Vitamix or other high speed blender and blend well until smooth
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Transfer the sauce to a small pot and turn the burner to medium heat
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Bring the sauce to a boil and turn the heat down to low
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Simmer for 10-15 minutes, until it reaches the thickness you desire
Recipe Notes
- Store this sauce in the fridge for up to 2 weeksÂ
- If you don’t have coconut vinegar substitute with apple cider vinegar insteadÂ
- Feel free to make a double batch so that this sauce lasts longerÂ
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