5 from 39 votes
AIP Classic BBQ Sauce
This AIP Classic BBQ Sauce combines maple syrup, pumpkin puree, coconut aminos, molasses, and balsamic vinegar with spices to create a thick, tangy, and subtly sweet sauce. It is cooked briefly to blend flavors and can be made ahead, stored for days, or frozen. The sauce is oil-based, preventing fat separation during storage.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
cups
Calories:
306 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup maple syrup Honey is a good substitute
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon salt smoked salt is ideal
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Avocado Oil is a good substitute
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan the stovetop over medium heat.
- Cook the ingredients while stirring until it’s boiling about 3-5 minutes. This is a thick sauce so once it’s boiling, remove it from the heat otherwise you’re going to get sprayed with hot BBQ sauce.
- Let cool slightly and either use immediately or put in a resealable container.
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Notes
- Make the sauce a day ahead for better flavor meld, and use within 3-5 days when refrigerated.
- The sauce freezes well for longer storage.
- Honey can be used instead of maple syrup if preferred.
- Use liquid oils like olive or avocado oil to prevent fat separation when chilled.
- Ensure to use blackstrap molasses as it fits the AIP guidelines.
- This BBQ sauce is used in related recipes like the Instant Pot AIP BBQ Ribs.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
306kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1572mg
(66%)
Potassium
554mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
39g
(78%)
Vitamin A
19065IU
(381%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
110mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1572mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 19065IU | 381% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.