Honey & Chipotle BBQ Sauce

I LOVE BBQ sauce especially on pulled pork, roasted potatoes, grilled chicken, pork chops, even with grilled portobello mushrooms. I could put BBQ sauce on EVERYTHING. The only thing is that I'm not a fan of commercially made BBQ sauces, because they are filled with crap like genetically modified high fructose corn syrup.  To be quite frank I'm not a fan of any commercially made processed foods. I'd much rather make my own, and know exactly what is going into my food and body.

Every spring I make a batch of BBQ sauce so that I can have it on hand for whatever and whenever I need. I jar all of the BBQ sauce to preserve it. If you're unfamiliar with the jarring method check my Honey, Maple & Chipotle BBQ sauce from last year. 

This BBQ sauce is a little sweet, tangy, spicy and smoky. It's really unique and delicious, it is sweetened with fruit and honey. I will be using this recipe for my slow cooker pulled pork tonight! 

Recipe 

2 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil

3 small red onions diced

3 cloves garlic minced

1tbsp paprika

2tbsp Dijon mustard 

2 chipotle peppers diced + 3bsp adobo sauce (this is the sauce that is in the can of chipotles) 

3 cups water 

3 cups plain tomato sauce (homemade or store bought) 

3tbsp honey 

6 medjool dates (pitted and diced) 

1 tbsp salt

1tbsp pepper

1tbsp apple cider vinegar

Method

1. Heat heavy bottomed pot on stove, add coconut oil

2. Add onions and garlic, cook them until fragrant

3. Add all other ingredients and simmer for 20-30 minutes

4. Use an immersion blender or bar blender to blend to a smooth texture. 

*adjust ingredients and seasonings to your liking 

Happy Sunday Sauce day! 

-Alexandra