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Healthy Paleo BBQ Sauce Recipe with Dates No Sugar Added Easy and Delicious

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A paleo-friendly BBQ sauce made with natural sweetness from dates and rich tomato paste, offering a smoky, tangy flavor without any refined sugars. Quick and easy to prepare, perfect for clean eating and versatile for many dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste (100% tomato paste, no added sugar)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • Up to 1/4 cup water (to thin sauce as needed)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dates by removing pits if not already done, and roughly chop about 1 cup (150g). If dates are dry, soak in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
  2. In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine chopped dates, 1/2 cup tomato paste, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil, and spices: 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional), and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt.
  3. Blend the mixture until smooth and thick, scraping down the sides as needed. Add water a tablespoon at a time (up to 1/4 cup) to reach desired pourable consistency.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning: add more smoked paprika for smokiness, vinegar for tang, or extra dates/maple syrup for sweetness.
  5. Transfer sauce to an airtight jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld. Use within 1 week for best freshness.

Notes

Use soft Medjool dates for best blending results; soak dry dates before use. Adjust thickness by adding water slowly. Sauce thickens when chilled. Store in fridge up to 1 week. For spicier sauce, add more chili powder or hot sauce. Maple syrup can substitute dates but adds sugars.

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Keywords: paleo BBQ sauce, sugar-free BBQ sauce, healthy BBQ sauce, paleo condiment, date sweetened BBQ sauce, clean eating BBQ sauce

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