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Whole30 BBQ Sauce With Chipotle (Paleo, Vegan)

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 08/15/17 Updated: 04/11/20
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Whole30 BBQ sauce in a glass jar, and ribs with whole30 BBQ sauce.

This Whole30 BBQ sauce is a delicious Whole30 condiment. Perfect on ribs, pulled pork, or chicken, this Whole30 BBQ sauce is spiced with chipotle powder and lightly sweetened with coconut aminos. A jar of this Whole30 BBQ sauce in the fridge will mean plenty of simple, flavorful Whole30 dinners!

This Whole30 BBQ sauce is a delicious Whole30 condiment. Perfect on ribs, pulled pork, or chicken, this Whole30 BBQ sauce is spiced with chipotle powder and lightly sweetened with coconut aminos. A jar of this Whole30 BBQ sauce in the fridge will mean plenty of simple, flavorful Whole30 dinners!

In Memphis, BBQ is the panacea for any social event.

Going to a corporate retreat? There’s gonna be pulled pork there. Toddler’s birthday party? For sure, there will be foil trays of dried pulled pork sandwiched between drippy cole slaw and white bread buns to fill you up. 5k?Bring a bib, ’cause there’s gonna be BBQ sandwiches next to the beer tent at the finish line. Somebody died? Good thing you’re wearing black, ’cause, yeah, BBQ again.

But I’m not really from Memphis, even though I say I am. I missed the BBQ training of most Memphian childhoods, opting for tacos or whatever we ate in Phoenix before we moved back home to where our family was. I missed the instillation of preference for sweet, smoky, and saucy over bright, spicy, and fresh. But there is one type of BBQ I always, always inhale…

This Whole30 BBQ sauce is a delicious Whole30 condiment. Perfect on ribs, pulled pork, or chicken, this Whole30 BBQ sauce is spiced with chipotle powder and lightly sweetened with coconut aminos. A jar of this Whole30 BBQ sauce in the fridge will mean plenty of simple, flavorful Whole30 dinners!

Ribs. Ribs, y’all. A big ass rack of ribs dredged in a spicy, savory spice blend, served up with a roll of paper towels, a clinical Wet-Nap, and a couple bottles of house-made BBQ sauce. One’s spicy, one’s not. And guess which one I always choose to end up dabbed across my cheeks, a spot on my chin, a speckle on my white top (Dammit! Why didn’t I wear black/borrow the baby’s bib?).

Always, always the spicy. That smoky, spicy, rich, heady, almost decongestant sauce makes up for the time lost in my youth, bonding with other kids at field day and are we best friends now cool. Those extracurricular-sponsored banquets with drippy sandwiches, daring you to pile coleslaw on top of the delicate mess. Those family reunions at the park with one uncle walking up looking proud, holding 4 giant foil tins stacked high, filled with all the fixin’s for a familial feast.

This Whole30 BBQ sauce is a delicious Whole30 condiment. Perfect on ribs, pulled pork, or chicken, this Whole30 BBQ sauce is spiced with chipotle powder and lightly sweetened with coconut aminos. A jar of this Whole30 BBQ sauce in the fridge will mean plenty of simple, flavorful Whole30 dinners!

Being on a Whole30, it can be challenging finding rich dishes that don’t feel like Whole30 versions of anything: no sweet potatoes, no avocados, no eggs to be found. BBQ sauce is one of those weirdos: you can either hunt down Tessemae’s BBQ Sauce locally or pay top dollar to ship it home. Even then, I feel a bit iffy on the ingredients, dates clocking in a bit high for my liking. I’m surprising a date-based BBQ sauce is compliant at all, considering just how candy-sweet they are.

My Whole30 BBQ sauce with chipotle? It’s simple and easy to throw together, sweetened very lightly with coconut aminos and turned smoky with chipotle chili powder. It goes perfectly with grilled Whole30 ribs, which I’ll be sharing with you so very soon! This Whole30 BBQ sauce makes a perfect easy summer Whole30 dinner: stir it into some shredded chicken and stuff the mixture inside steamed sweet potatoes. Brush it onto pork chops after frying them in a cast-iron skillet. Drizzle it over carnitas and place on a bed of lettuce for a BBQ sandwich-inspired salad (Serve with ranch dressing, obviously).

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This Whole30 BBQ sauce is a delicious Whole30 condiment. Perfect on ribs, pulled pork, or chicken, this Whole30 BBQ sauce is spiced with chipotle powder and lightly sweetened with coconut aminos. A jar of this Whole30 BBQ sauce in the fridge will mean plenty of simple, flavorful Whole30 dinners!
5 from 8 votes

Whole30 BBQ Sauce with Chipotle (Paleo, Vegan)

Prep:5 minutes
Cook:5 minutes
Total:10 minutes
This Whole30 BBQ sauce is a delicious Whole30 condiment. Perfect on ribs, pulled pork, or chicken, this Whole30 BBQ sauce is spiced with chipotle powder and lightly sweetened with coconut aminos. A jar of this Whole30 BBQ sauce in the fridge will mean plenty of simple, flavorful Whole30 dinners!
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ghee or coconut oil (use coconut oil for vegan)
  • 1 cup Vidalia onion , diced
  • 7 tablespoons coconut aminos (1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons)
  • 3-4 cloves of garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock if vegan)
  • 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions 

  • In a medium saucepan, heat ghee or coconut oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes or until translucent. Add remaining ingredients, stir to combine, and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Notes

If desired, for a smoother texture, gently transfer sauce to a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Season with salt.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g, Calories: 1471kcal, Carbohydrates: 284g, Protein: 65g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 12572mg, Potassium: 13063mg, Fiber: 56g, Sugar: 160g, Vitamin A: 22892IU, Vitamin C: 271mg, Calcium: 559mg, Iron: 41mg, Net Carbs: 228g

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.

© Author: Cheryl Malik

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This Whole30 BBQ sauce is a delicious Whole30 condiment. Perfect on ribs, pulled pork, or chicken, this Whole30 BBQ sauce is spiced with chipotle powder and lightly sweetened with coconut aminos. A jar of this Whole30 BBQ sauce in the fridge will mean plenty of simple, flavorful Whole30 dinners!
Cheryl Malik

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. Jess says

    Posted on 3/11/21 at 2:49 pm

    Do you recommend a substitute for the tomato paste to make it AIP?

    Reply
    • Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 3/15/21 at 12:24 pm

      I just found this! http://savorynature.com/2014/02/14/notmato-paste-nightshade-free/5 stars

      Reply
  2. patti gutman says

    Posted on 2/5/21 at 4:51 pm

    During a Whole30, (65), I needed something new for my chicken on the grill; thank goodness I found your BBQ sauce! I’m a big fan of chipotle and this recipe is amazing! I use it whether or not I’m doing a Whole30, and my husband loves it as well! Thank you!
    PS When low on regular BBQ sauce , my husband mixed this with “the other” and…wowza!5 stars

    Reply
  3. Alicia says

    Posted on 1/31/21 at 1:09 pm

    Is there any substitute for the chipotle chili powder? I cannot find it at any stores near me!

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 3/1/21 at 6:07 pm

      You can try smoked paprika, it just doesn’t carry the same heat as chipotle powder does!5 stars

      Reply
  4. Heather Barnes says

    Posted on 10/21/20 at 12:05 pm

    Is this spicy?

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 10/21/20 at 3:50 pm

      The chili and chipotle chili powders can sometimes get spicy, but if you’re worried about too much spice, you can always add less!

      Reply
  5. Fionna says

    Posted on 2/1/20 at 8:13 pm

    Any recommendations to substitute the chipotle chilli?

    Reply
  6. Andrea Murray says

    Posted on 1/29/19 at 11:58 am

    I made this last night and it was delicious! I also added some date paste to sweeten it a bit and cool the heat.

    Reply
  7. ellie says

    Posted on 9/10/18 at 4:58 pm

    just made it last night! everyone is soooo happy 🙂
    how long do you think a jar of this will last in the fridge?

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 9/27/18 at 2:49 pm

      Woohoo!! I would say at least 2 weeks5 stars

      Reply
  8. Elise says

    Posted on 7/14/18 at 10:11 am

    Looks good, but it’s not vegan.

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 7/14/18 at 1:59 pm

      It is vegan 🙂 Of course as noted you will use coconut oil instead of ghee.5 stars

      Reply
  9. Hayley Grace says

    Posted on 8/22/17 at 12:04 pm

    How much of this would you recommend to make for a rack of ribs? I am going to make this and your rib recipe this weekend! If I could take off work to go home right now and make them I would they look so good!!

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 8/22/17 at 12:53 pm

      One batch would be perfect for a rack of ribs! You’re too funny ?5 stars

      Reply
      • Hayley Grace says

        Posted on 8/29/17 at 1:55 pm

        I made them and they were AMAZING! My husband who supposedly doesn’t like ribs at most of it himself so I think he has been converted. Great recipe as always!5 stars

      • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

        Posted on 8/30/17 at 10:51 am

        Ha! I love when that happens 😀 I’m so glad you liked the recipe, Hayley, and thanks for coming back to let me know!5 stars

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