A smoky-sweet barbecue sauce sweetened with dates and deepened by smoked paprika.
7 steps, about 30 minutes start to finish.
Melt ghee in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add diced onion and saute until translucent.
Add soy sauce (or coconut aminos), chicken stock, apple cider vinegar, dates, tomato paste, smoked paprika, and ground mustard.
Season with salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes until dates soften.
Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.
Adjust thickness with more chicken stock if needed.
“Simmer until the dates go soft before you blend, they're the sweetener and need to break down smooth. Thin it with a little more stock if it sets up thicker than you like.”
