BBQ Sauce with Pineapple & Dates (Whole30)

White bowl of Whole30 BBQ Sauce with a spoon full of bbq lifting from the bowl.

BBQ Sauce with Pineapple & Dates (Whole30)

This pineapple BBQ sauce is sweet, tangy, and ready in just 2 minutes! Sweetened with dates and pineapple juice, this is THE no added sugar barbecue sauce you’ll want to use on everything. Great for meal prep and freezer-friendly too.

Course sauce

Cuisine American

Keyword date sweetened bbq sauce, pineapple bbq sauce, Whole30 Barbeque Sauce, Whole30 BBQ Sauce

Prep Time 3

Total Time 2

Servings servings

Calories 67kcal

Author Samantha Rowland

Ingredients

6 oz jar tomato paste
3 large medjool dates, pitted
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp coconut aminos or gluten free tamari or soy sauce
1.5-2 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Remove the pits from the dates.
Add all the ingredients to a large wide mouth mason jar.
6 oz jar tomato paste, 3 large medjool dates, pitted, 3/4 cup pineapple juice, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 1.5-2 tbsp dijon mustard, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Blend with an immersion blender or high speed blender for 2 minutes until dates are completely broken down.
Note: if you don't have a high speed blender, soak the dates in boiling water for 5-10 minutes to ensure they are easy to blend.
Store in the fridge in a covered container for 2 weeks or freeze.

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Notes

Top tips:

Pit the dates first. Don’t skip this or the sauce (and your blender) will be ruined. Just slice and remove the pits before blending.
Use a high-speed blender or soak the dates first. If your blender isn’t very strong, soak the dates in warm water for 5–10 minutes before blending to ensure a super smooth sauce.
Too thin? Simmer to thicken. Heat the sauce over medium-low for 10–15 minutes to reduce liquid. Don’t boil though, the natural sugars can burn.
Spice it up (or not). Add cayenne or hot sauce to taste, starting small.
For Whole30: Check the ingredients on your mustard. Some brands sneak in added sugars or non-compliant ingredients.
Add some heat with cayenne pepper, a chipotle pepper, hot sauce or even some sriracha.

Storing leftovers:

Fridge: Store in an airtight container for 5 days.
Freezer: Can be frozen up to 3 months in a freezer safe bag or container. I like to freeze in small portions using a silicone ice cube tray or Soupercubes 2 tablespoon portions. Once frozen, move to freezer safe bag.

Nutrition

Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g