Whole30 Asian BBQ Sauce

Elevate your grilling game with this bold and flavorful Whole30 Asian BBQ Sauce—a healthy, paleo-friendly twist on classic barbecue flavors. Made with coconut aminos, unsweetened apple sauce, and a medley of rich, umami-packed ingredients like dark toasted sesame oil, balsamic vinegar, and freshly grated ginger, this sauce delivers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and smoky heat. Ready in just 25 minutes, it simmers to a velvety, smooth consistency and pairs beautifully as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even seafood. With its wholesome, Whole30-compliant ingredients and deep, complex flavors, this versatile homemade sauce is the ultimate complement to clean eating and Asian-inspired dishes.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut aminos
• 0.5 cup unsweetened apple sauce
• 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dark toasted sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut aminos, unsweetened apple sauce, balsamic vinegar, and rice vinegar.

Step 2

Stir in the freshly grated ginger and minced garlic.

Step 3

Add the onion powder, dark toasted sesame oil, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Once it begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.

Step 7

Blend the sauce using an immersion blender or transfer to a blender, and blend until smooth.

Step 8

Transfer the sauce to a jar or container and refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors develop fully.

Step 9

Serve as a marinade, dip, or alongside your favorite grilled meats or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(469.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	381.6

Total Fat 0.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5463.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g	0%
Total Sugars 68.5g
Protein 1.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 52.7mg	0%
Iron 1.5mg	0%
Potassium 327.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.1%

Protein: 1.7%

Carbs: 97.2%