Naturally Sweet Barbecue Sauce
Using dates helps sweeten the sauce but the vinegar helps keep the tang for a tasty barbecue sauce.
Ingredients
| Onion | 1 Small , finely chopped | |
| Dates | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) , chopped pitted (Medjool) | |
| Tomato puree | 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbs) (strained) | |
| Cider vinegar | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Worcestershire sauce | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Hot pepper sauce | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Dried thyme | 1 Teaspoon (Optional) | |
| Chili powder | 1 Teaspoon (Optional) |
Directions
MAKING
1. In blender, add onion, dates, tomato puree, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce. Blend until smooth.
2. Place a sauce pan on heat, and pour mixture in it. Bring it to boil.
3. Reduce heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes or until thickened.
SERVING
4. Sprinkle thyme and chilli powder, if desired and serve with grilled chicken.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size Complete recipe
Calories 476Calories from Fat 20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2 g3.1%
Saturated Fat %
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 255 mg10.63%
Total Carbohydrates 117 g39%
Dietary Fiber 19 g76%
Sugars 79 g
Protein 10 g20%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
