For Date-Sweetened BBQ Sauce
Substitute 1/2 cup of soft pitted dates for the brown sugar. Cook all the ingredients in a saucepan (as directed) and then transfer to a high-speed. Be sure to let the ingredients cool slightly before pulsing. Remove the center opening of the blender jar lid and place it on the blender securely. Then cover with a kitchen towel to prevent any of the liquid from splattering. Pulse in short bursts until you achieve the desired texture. Take a taste test. If you prefer it sweeter, add another date and pulse again.