Date Sweetened BBQ Sauce

Not a huge fan of most bbq sauces and I don't use a lot so being able to make it when I need it is super helpful.  I made this one last night and used about half the batch to cook country style pork ribs.  Boys loved it and Jill and I thought it was pretty tasty as well.  Decided I wanted to keep track of it for future reference.  I used to use the one out of the Joy of Cooking but misplaced it.  I did add a bit of chipotle Tabasco and a shot of lemon juice because I remembered that from the Joy of Cooking one.  May find it again and compare the two at some point.

Date Sweetened BBQ Sauce

Date Sweetened BBQ Sauce

1 (14.5 oz) can tomato sauce (no oil or sugar added) (I didn't have this so I used two 8 oz cans and it was fine)
9 deglet dates
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

couple splashes of chipotle Tabsco sauce
about a teaspoon or so of lemon juice

Place all of the BBQ sauce ingredients in a medium pot over medium high heat. Bring to a simmer stirring occasionally for 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.

Yeast Free Almond Flour Bread

 It is struggle city to find "bread" that doesn't have grains in it and doesn't taste like crap.  This recipe from whatgreatgrandmaate.com was a hit.  I used almond milk instead of the coconut milk that they used.  I may try doubling the recipe next time and see if it will make a bit thicker loaf.  I'm thinking it's going to work for sandwiches!!!!

Yeast Free Almond Flour Bread

• 2 cups almond meal
• 1 cup tapioca flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup dairy-free milk
• ½ cup water
• 1 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar

1. Line an 8-inch loaf pan with parchment paper
2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together almond flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, water, and apple cider vinegar until they are mixed well.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir together well.
5. Pour the mixed batter into the lined loaf pan.
6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F while you let the dough sit for 10-15 minutes.
7. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean.
8. Let cool for 30 minutes, then take out the bread by pulling on the parchment paper flaps.