Step 1

Place the dates and 1 cup of the hot water into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Scrape mixture into a medium size saucepan.

Step 2

Stir the remaining 1 cup of water and the rest of the ingredients into the saucepan with the date mixture and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.

Step 4

Take off the heat and allow sauce to cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Transfer sauce to jar or container with a tight fitting lid and refrigerate for about 12 hours. Makes about 3 1/2 cups of BBQ sauce.