Dipping Sauces - Paleo BBQ Sauce and Paleo Honey Mustard Sauce

  Everybody has certain things in their fridge that are staples.  Well, these are two that I like to have on hand all the time. The BBQ sauce originally stems from my ribs recipe which will come soon, I promise. I just altered it a bit by adding veggie stock (beef would be good too) instead of the juices from my ribs and a little bit more seasonings. What's great is the base of this sauce is tangy/mustardy/vinegary (or whatever you want to call it) but you can mellow it out with some honey and make it more on the sweet side.  My kids tend to lean on the sweeter side while my husband, Damon, and I lean more towards the tang. So I can alter it to make it how everyone likes it. 

  The Honey Mustard is similar to the BBQ sauce in the sense I can alter it to the likings of my kids.  Again, it's a great base and you can go from there. You don't have to make it as sweet or you can add some amazing mayo to make it more creamy.  Lucca doesn't like it creamy but Kaine does. See it all works out for everyone, with minimal work from Mom. Whooo Hooo! Winner winner chicken dinner!  Speaking of chicken, both of these sauces go well with the Paleo Chicken Fingers. 

Paleo BBQ Sauce

Serves:Approx 2 Cups

Prep Time:10 minutes

Cook Time:25 minutes

Total Time:35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups veggie stock, or beef stock
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6-7 ounces of tomato paste
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup of dijon mustard
• 3 TBSP of honey *optional, add less if you don't want it sweet
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground coffee
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp cayenne *optional
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Sauté garlic in stock for about 5 minutes. 
2. Whisk in remaining ingredients.
3. Let simmer on low for about 25-30 minutes.

Paleo Honey Mustard 

Serves:Approx 1/2 cup

Prep Time:2 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:2 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 TBSP mustard, I use dijon
• 3 tsp honey (real honey!)
• 1 tsp Amazing Mayo * optional if you want to make it creamy

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. 
2. That's it!