Quick Date Paste BBQ Sauce with Smoked Paprika
Product used: Date paste
This homemade date paste BBQ sauce comes together in under 15 minutes. Date paste adds a caramel-like sweetness and a spoonable texture, while smoked paprika gives the tomato base a savory edge. Try it with roasted vegetables, sandwiches or grilled foods.
Prep: 5 min • Cooking: 8 min • Yield: About 250–300 ml
Ingredients (makes 1 small jar)
- 80 g date paste
- 60 g tomato paste with no added sugar
- 120 ml hot water
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk the date paste with the hot water to soften it.
- Stir in the tomato paste, vinegar, smoked paprika and garlic.
- Simmer gently for 6–8 minutes, stirring until the sauce is smooth.
- Add the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Thin with 1–2 tbsp water if needed.
- Serve as a dip, or brush a thin layer onto roasted vegetables near the end of cooking.
About Our Products
Boudjebel VACPA date paste is made from macerated dates. Its soft, cohesive texture makes it suitable for sauces, fillings, cookies and snack recipes. This quick BBQ sauce shows how the naturally sweet ingredient can work in a savory application.