Zesty Apricot-Thyme BBQ Sauce
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Serves: 2 cups
 
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp solid cooking fat
  • 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup minced fresh ginger (about a 4-inch chunk)
  • 6 apricots, pitted and quartered (about 3 cups)
  • ¼ cup grade B maple syrup
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp smoked sea salt
Instructions
  1. Heat the solid cooking fat in a saucepan on medium heat. When the fat has melted and the pan is hot, add the onion, and cook for 7-10 minutes, or until translucent.
  2. Add the ginger and cook for another couple of minutes, stirring, until fragrant.
  3. Add the apricots, maple syrup, lemon juice, thyme, and sea salt. Cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes, until the apricots break down and the mixture thickens considerably.
  4. Transfer to a blender and blend on high until thoroughly mixed.
Notes
Keeps for a week stored in the refrigerator, also freezes well.
Recipe by Autoimmune Wellness at https://autoimmunewellness.com/zesty-apricot-thyme-bbq-sauce/