Sugar Free BBQ Sauce Recipe

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Try this easy to make Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce for a smoky and tangy barbecue experience. This sugar free BBQ sauce uses a keto friendly sugar substitute, making it even better for those looking to enjoy the savory flavor of barbecue without added sugar.

Course Pantry, Soup-Sauces-Dips

Cuisine American

Keyword apple cider vinegar, bbq, BBQ sauce, best keto, brown sugar, easy homemade cranberry, garlic powder, grill, keto, make brussels sprouts taste, sauce recipe, sugar free sauce, tangy, teblespoon

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Servings People

Calories 36kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

1 Cup Sugar Free Ketchup
1/4 Cup Worcestershire Sauce
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar Sweetener
2 Tablespoons Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Mustard
1 Tablespoon Tabasco
1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika Powder

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Instructions

The first thing to do is prepare all your ingredients. For the Worcestershire sauce, homemade is always the best choice for recipes like this. If you do not have ketchup ready, a sugar-free tomato sauce is okay, or make your own by blending tomatoes using fresh tomato, dried tomatoes, or tomato powder. For the seasoning, mix and match garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika to suit your taste preference for the BBQ sauce.
Mix the ingredients in a cooking pot on medium heat, starting with the Worcestershire sauce and then add brown sugar, tabasco, and vinegar. Mix with a whisk until they are thoroughly combined. Make sure that you are using medium heat only.
Add the mustard after the ketchup, and then mix again. You can use any mixing tool, but a whisk is perfect for easily mixing the thick ingredients and combining them with the runny ones. Simmer the sauce for a minute for the ingredients to combine.
The last to go is the smoked paprika. Add it in, wait for it to dissolve, and mix again for the last time, then cook. Bring the sauce to a boil and cook for a few minutes until the sauce starts getting thicker.

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Notes

Sweetener - pick a reliable sugar substitute to maintain sweetness without using sugar. Options like stevia powder or monk fruit sweeteners work well.
Ketchup - look for a sugar free ketchup that has no added sugar as a base to keep the overall sugar content in check.
Whisk - using a whisk to mix the sauce is very helpful, especially for thick ingredients.
Smoked paprika - use smoked paprika for the smokey flavor without relying on additives with high carbs. It is a good substitute for liquid smoke; most people use or try cayenne pepper if it is unavailable.
Vinegar - you can use any vinegar of your choice, but an apple cider is better for healthier purposes. White vinegar is also okay, but some may contain additives or net carbs, and we do not want that.

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