Put the dates in a cup with the ¾ cup water; microwave for 30 seconds. (Alternatively, you can heat the water in a saucepan, add dates once water is boiling, turn heat off, and wait for 3 minutes.) Be sure to allow date mixture a few minutes to cool either way.
Once date mixture has cooled, combine all ingredients in a food processor (I use this one) or blender.
Blend your little heart out.
BBQ your little heart out.
Recipe by Real Food Liz at https://realfoodliz.com/kansas-city-style-homemade-bbq-sauce/