Name: Whole30 Chipotle BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 oz
Ingredients: 3 tbsp tomato paste; 1/4 cup tomato sauce; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup unsweetened 100% apple sauce; 2 tbsp coconut aminos; 1 tsp chili powder; 3 tbsp chipotle paste (2 if you don’t like spice); 1 tsp chipotle powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 5 dates in hot water

Description

Whole30 approved ketchup with a full-bodied flavor and a hint of sweetness.

Ingredients

1 can tomato paste
1 14oz can fire-roasted tomatoes (or diced tomatoes)
1 tsp coconut aminos
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
8 pitted medjool dates soaked in 3/4 C hot water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tbsp apple sauce

Instructions

Add all the ingredients (including the water soaking the dates) to a small sauce pot. Let simmer for 5-10 minutes; the sauce should begin to thicken.
Transfer all the ingredients to a blender. Carefully blend the hot mixture till smooth.
Taste and adjust salt + pepper as needed.