Peach Barbecue Sauce

23 Sep Peach Barbecue Sauce

We received peaches in our fruit shares from North Star Orchard this week, so it was the perfect time to create a peach barbecue sauce.  This sauce combines the beautiful peaches with produce from the farm.  It is the perfect sauce for grilled chicken breast, pork chops, ribs, or chicken wings.  For a vegetarian or vegan option, use it with jackfruit!

Peach Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients:
3 cups peaches (peeled, pitted, chopped)
1 cup sweet peppers, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup yellow or red onion, diced
½ jalapeno pepper, diced **
1 ½ cups diced tomatoes (use fresh or canned/jarred)
½ cup honey or maple syrup
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp coconut aminos* or soy sauce
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp cayenne pepper

• Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.
• Bring to a boil. Mix well.
• Reduce heat. Simmer for 10 minutes uncovered.  Cover and simmer for 20 more minutes.  Stir often to prevent sticking/burning on the bottom of the pan.
• Let cool.
• Blend until smooth.
• Use immediately, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze.

**You may substitute the jalapenos for other hot peppers if you want.  This sauce is mild, so if you want more heat you will need to use hotter peppers or more jalapenos.

*Coconut aminos is a soy-free alternative to soy sauce.

Recipe and photos by Stephanie Borzio.  Stephanie is a mom of three active boys and is an autoimmune warrior.  After battling her own health for several years, Stephanie found healing through food and lifestyle changes, including joining Blooming Glen Farm CSA of which she is a long time member.  She is a Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about sharing healthy living tips and real food recipes.  Instagram and Facebook: Tru You Essentials; Website: www.truyouessentials.com