Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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Paleo BBQ sauce is impossible to find in stores.

Has anybody tried making their own?

I know BBQ Sauce recipes often come with an "I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you" clause, but would anybody mind sharing their experience?

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losterman · Accepted Answer · 2011-02-16 18:33:36Z UTC

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YES!!!

I just made this last night, actually:

http://paleograd.blogspot.com/2011/02/paleo-pulled-pork-green-beans_16.html

The link to the sauce recipe is in the post. And believe me, it's awesome.

answered Feb 16 2011 at 18:33

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	Also, as a general suggestion for adapting non-paleo BBQ sauce recipes you might find around the interwebz, try replacing sugar/honey in the recipe with pure dextrose. It's still sugar, but it doesn't do any liver damage. – losterman Feb 16 2011 at 18:35
	Nice! That recipe sounds similar to the one I tried, only with beef broth. Maybe that's the secret ingrediant! – Ryan Feb 16 2011 at 20:09
	Well, I will admit that this doesn't taste identical to traditional BBQ sauces (although I might prefer it to them--the taste is lively and great). However, I'm going to keep playing around with sauces--if I experiment with another one that's more similar to non-paleo BBQ sauce, I'll definitely let you know. – losterman Feb 16 2011 at 21:34
	Just made some of this sauce to go with a Pork roast I have in the oven after reading this thread earlier today. The sauce is amazing. I added some lemon juice to it also.... – TorMag Feb 24 2011 at 0:57
	Tried this BBQ Recipe this weekend. It worked out really well! Not like what my taste buds have grown to expect from a BBQ sauce, but not far off, and ultimately very tasty! – Ryan Feb 28 2011 at 18:03

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Erin · Answer 2 · 2011-03-11 16:12:39Z UTC

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I LOVE this recipe from Son of Grok.

http://www.sonofgrok.com/2009/06/sog-zesty-bbq-zauce/

I've made it a few times, and it's just so delicious. It's zesty, not sweet, but I preferred zesty BBQ even before Paleo.

answered Mar 11 2011 at 16:12

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This site shows a 404 error, any chance you happened to save the recipe in text form? – Royce Jan 27 2012 at 12:57

Britt Y · Answer 3 · 2011-02-16 19:26:41Z UTC

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Yes there is! I have made many variations, but from what I can gather, the following ingredients are "staples" in my BBQ Sauce:

Organic Tomato Paste
White Wine Ving.
Touch of Agave Nectar for sweetness
Olive Oil
Chili Powder
Onion Powder
Garlic Powder
small amount of water the thin out

I have also added mustard powder and other herbs such as oregano, basil, etc. depending on what kind of taste I am going for.. I hope this helps!

answered Feb 16 2011 at 19:26

Britt Y
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Sounds good! I like the idea of adding herbs. – Ryan Feb 16 2011 at 20:14

ditch the agave nectar britt. never use that. it's virtually the same as HFCS. – Jack Kronk Mar 11 2011 at 15:53

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Instead of telling you "agave nectar bad", here's an article you might find interesting: foodrenegade.com/agave-nectar-good-or-bad – Carey Apr 7 2011 at 22:08

stephthegeek · Answer 4 · 2011-02-16 19:31:56Z UTC

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My recipes are similar to others, but I add a combination of a touch of erythritol or stevia plus a daub of organic raw molasses for sweetness. A bit of cocoa powder can also work nicely.

answered Feb 16 2011 at 19:31

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Organic molasses is a great idea, thanks! Not sure erythritol or stevia match my own personal concept of paleo. – Ryan Feb 16 2011 at 20:11

Casey · Answer 5 · 2011-02-16 19:34:58Z UTC

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I've posted this elsewhere for similar questions, but my recipe is basically:

Pan drippings
Tomato paste
Garlic
Onion
Chili powder
Paprika
Tamarind paste
Apple Cider vinegar

And then to thicken it up, some cream.

answered Feb 16 2011 at 19:34

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JansSushiBar · Answer 6 · 2011-03-11 15:27:22Z UTC

Here's my recipe: http://www.jbsitedesigns.com/?p=9850

I don't know how "paleo" it is, since it includes both Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke, but both could easily be eliminated, although you'd sacrifice some of the "smokey" flavor.

losterman · Answer 7 · 2011-03-11 15:23:09Z UTC

Glad you liked the recipe! I promised to let you know if I tried a new, more traditional-tasting recipe, and I did: http://paleograd.blogspot.com/2011/03/new-bbq-sauce-recipe.html. It has a bit of dextrose in it, but it's pretty awesome (it's entirely possible that it would taste just as good without the sweetness, but I really was trying to capture the taste of our pre-paleo BBQ favorite).

Bring on the brisket.

Don Wiss · Answer 8 · 2011-11-12 01:50:20Z UTC

Here's one that is new to the web: http://paleofood.com/recipes/sauces-neanderthinbarbecuesauce.htm

Ray Audette's NeanderThin was published back in 1999 and is out-of-print. I've now put four of his recipes on the web. For more, the book is available on the used market.

Megarama · Answer 9 · 2012-02-03 14:50:08Z UTC

Try leaving a cup of chopped dates soaking in 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar over night in the fridge. In the morning add 1/4 c water and a can or two of tomato paste. Add seasonings of your choice, but I would recommend onion and garlic. Apple cider soaked dates are usually my wine replacement when it comes to cooking.

primallykosher · Answer 10 · 2012-02-03 14:58:55Z UTC

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How bad is molasses like 1 tablespoon in 3 cups of sauce?

answered Feb 3 2012 at 14:58

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