Homemade Date BBQ Sauce

Sweet, savory, thick and sticky...this Homemade Date BBQ Sauce has it all! It's perfectly sweetened with Medjool dates and requires no cooking. Enjoy it with all your summer cookout favorites!

Course Condiment, Sauce

Cuisine American

Keyword BBQ Sauce, Date Recipe, Homemade BBQ Sauce

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 90kcal

Author Cara Harbstreet

Equipment

high-speed blender

Ingredients

8 oz tomato sauce or one 8-oz can
2 tbsp tomato paste
6-8 large Medjool dates pitted
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
1/2 to 1 tsp onion powder
1/2 to 1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper

Optional Additions

1-2 tbsp gochujang
1 tsp liquid smoke
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

Remove the pits from the dates (if needed) by carefully slicing lengthwise to split the date open. Pry the pit from the middle and discard it.
Add the dates to the blender, along with all other ingredients. Pulse a few times to combine, then blend on high speed for 2-3 minutes or until smooth and thick. Pause as needed to scrape the sides of the blender and ensure all ingredients are well mixed.
Transfer to a storage container if not using right away, otherwise, serve with your BBQ favorites such as pulled pork, brisket, smoked sausage, or chicken.

Notes

As written, this recipe yields about 1 1/2 cups total volume. Adjust the serving size as needed based on what you plan to serve it with.

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