BBQ Sauce

Makes 1 1/2 cup (480 ml)

Ingredients

3/4 cup (960 ml) Paleo Ketchup 1/2 cup (480 ml) organic apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons (30 ml) coconut aminos 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chili powder 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground ginger 1 garlic clove 3 slices lemon

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove lemons and serve over BBQuick Ribs or Slippery Wings. Store leftover sauce in a glass jar in the fridge

Enjoy!

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Paleo BBQ sauce is a tangy, spicy-sweet glaze with none of the refined sugar of bottled sauce. Apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, and Worcestershire build the savory base, while chili powder and ginger give it warmth and complexity. Lemon slices simmer right in the pot and lend a bright top note.

Pro Tips

• Simmer the lemon slices in the sauce and remove them before serving. The peel releases citrus oils that plain juice cannot match.
• Coconut aminos bring the sweetness and body that ketchup usually provides. Add an extra splash if you like your BBQ sauce sweeter.
• The sauce is thin by design — it glazes rather than globs. Reduce it longer on the stove if you want a thicker, stickier coating for ribs.
• Store in a glass jar in the fridge and shake before using. The spices settle as it sits, and a good shake re-suspends everything.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I put this BBQ sauce on?

The recipe recommends BBQuick ribs and slippery wings — it is also superb on grilled chicken and brushed over roasted sweet potatoes.

Is this sauce paleo?

Yes. Coconut aminos replace soy sauce and there is no refined sugar anywhere. Just check your Worcestershire sauce label since some brands contain anchovies or additives.

How long does it keep?

About a week in a glass jar in the refrigerator. The vinegar base keeps it stable, and the flavor actually improves after a day of melding.

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Stav Kogan

Makes 1 1/2 cup

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Servings: 4 servings

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Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 cup organic apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp coconut aminos
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 garlic clove
• 3 slices lemon

Method

 

1. Remove lemons and serve over BBQuick Ribs or Slippery Wings. Store leftover sauce in a glass jar in the fridge

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