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Whole30 BBQ Sauce

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 01/15/20 Updated: 02/09/22
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This Whole30 BBQ sauce is smoky and sweet, just like a BBQ sauce should be! It’s made with dates, coconut aminos, and smoked paprika, making it paleo and Whole30 compliant. A great condiment to keep in the fridge to pair with chicken, pork, shrimp, or steak for a quick dinner!

A bowl of the whole30 bbq sauce with a brush in it

Why This Recipe Is So Good

  • This homemade BBQ sauce doesn’t require hours of cooking, it’s ready in just 30 minutes.
  • It’s paleo, whole30 and vegan and doesn’t contain any refined sugar.
  • You can make it ahead of time for an easy and quick way to add flavor to your meals.

How To Make It

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat the ghee or coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes or until translucent.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Transfer mixture to blender carefully (it will be very hot!). Blend on high speed until smooth. Season with salt.
The whole30 bbq sauce in a blender

How long does it keep in the fridge?

Once the sauce has cooled completely, transfer it to an airtight container. It will keep for up to two weeks in the fridge. The whole30 BBQ sauce also freezes well in a freezer safe container or ziplock bag. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature.

How do you use this sauce?

This whole30 BBQ sauce is a great way of adding flavor to beef, pork, fish and chicken. Spread the sauce onto your meat and oven bake or grill for a delicious and easy meal. It’s great to mix with shredded pork or chicken for tacos and burgers, or you could simply use it as a dip for your fries.

The cooked sauce in a pan

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  • Loaded Burger Bowls
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The whole30 bbq sauce in a white bowl
5 from 14 votes

Whole30 BBQ Sauce

Prep:10 minutes
Cook:20 minutes
Total:30 minutes
This Whole30 BBQ sauce is smoky and sweet, just like a BBQ sauce should be! It's made with dates, coconut aminos, and smoked paprika, making it paleo and Whole30 compliant.
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ghee or coconut oil use coconut oil for vegan
  • 1 cup Vidalia or yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 cup dates chopped
  • 3-4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika plus more if you prefer a smokier flavor
  • 1 6- ounce can tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup coconut aminos
  • 1 cup water or chicken stock
  • 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions 

  • In a medium saucepan, heat the ghee or coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes or until translucent.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture to blender carefully (it will be very hot!). Blend on high speed until smooth. Season with salt.

Notes

Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 122kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 718mg, Potassium: 495mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 1079IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 28mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 20g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Meet Cheryl Malik

Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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  1. Linda says

    Posted on 3/16/22 at 2:27 pm

    Can I use date spread instead of chopped dates?

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 3/20/22 at 3:25 pm

      Sure!5 stars

      Reply
  2. Anna says

    Posted on 2/28/22 at 2:33 am

    This is so delicious!!! Used it in my pulled pork recipe and it was so yummy!! Thank you so much for sharing this.5 stars

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 2/28/22 at 10:05 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing. 🙂5 stars

      Reply
  3. Michelle Nguyen says

    Posted on 12/18/21 at 11:45 am

    This bbq sauce is mind blowing good! Would it work well for a slow cooker bbq chicken or best used as a topping condiment?5 stars

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 12/27/21 at 11:22 pm

      It should work both ways!5 stars

      Reply
  4. Amber says

    Posted on 9/26/21 at 11:59 am

    Amazing! Thank you so much for this!5 stars

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 9/27/21 at 10:09 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it, Amber!5 stars

      Reply
  5. Alexis says

    Posted on 9/13/21 at 7:53 pm

    Doing the whole 30 now and this sauce was amazing! Totally has that sweet flavor in a BBQ sauce that I love. Thank you for posting!

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 9/13/21 at 7:59 pm

      Yay! Glad it hit the spot!5 stars

      Reply
  6. Kendra Schwitter says

    Posted on 9/6/21 at 3:48 pm

    This is a keeper, Whole30 or not. Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 9/7/21 at 8:20 pm

      We agree! Glad you’ve enjoyed it. 🙂5 stars

      Reply
  7. Carol says

    Posted on 8/1/21 at 11:02 am

    Hello, approximately, how many dates equals 1/2 cup? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 8/3/21 at 9:59 pm

      Approximately 4 pitted, chopped dates, but you may have to adjust based on their size.5 stars

      Reply
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