Whole30 BBQ Sauce

This Whole30 bbq sauce recipe 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!

Why you will love this recipe:

• This homemade bbq sauce 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.
• This Whole30 compliant bbq sauce recipe is 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 healthy barbecue 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.

Key ingredients and substitutions:

• Tomato sauce – the base of this delicious sauce. You can also use pureed tomatoes instead. 
• Tomato paste – to help thicken this barbecue sauce and give it an even bolder flavour. 
• Dates – to give this sauce some natural sweetness without any refined sugars!
• Coconut aminos – a great soy sauce alternative, coconut aminos gives this sauce a delicious bold taste. 
• Coconut vinegar – to add just a hint of tang to this recipe. You can swap this for balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar too. 
• Dijon mustard – to add even more flavour to this easy bbq sauce. 

How to make this recipe:

Step one:

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.

Step two:

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!

Step one:

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.

Step two:

Allow the ingredients to cool for a few minutes, and then using your immersion blender, blend everything until it's smooth.

Chef's tips:

• If you can't find plain tomato sauce, simply puree some tomatoes in a blender or food processor instead.
• 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.
• Feel free to double or triple this recipe to make a larger batch of sauce.

Variations and add ins:

• If you like a sweeter bbq sauce, add a few extra dates.
• If you can’t find coconut vinegar use balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar instead.
• Instead of paprika, try using smoked paprika to give it a slightly different flavour.
• If you like a thinner sauce, add a bit more tomato sauce to the recipe or even a bit of water.

How to use bbq 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:

Store this sauce in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Frequently asked questions:

Other 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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