Description
This Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce recipe is a flavorful and healthy alternative to traditional barbecue sauces, offering all the tangy, smoky goodness without the added sugars. Perfect for grilling, dipping, or marinating, it uses natural sugar-free sweeteners and simple pantry ingredients to create a delicious condiment suitable for various diets.
Ingredients
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BBQ Sauce Ingredients
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (sugar-free or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons powdered or liquid sugar-free sweetener (like erythritol, stevia, or monk fruit, to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, water, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Whisk the mixture until it becomes smooth and well blended.
- Add Spices: Stir in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using, ensuring an even distribution of flavors throughout the sauce.
- Simmer Sauce: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Sweeten to Taste: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in your choice of sugar-free sweetener, adjusting the amount to suit your preferred sweetness level.
- Cool and Store: Allow the BBQ sauce to cool completely, then transfer it into a jar or airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator, where it will keep fresh for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness and spice level according to your personal preference.
- This BBQ sauce is versatile and can be used for grilling meats, as a dipping sauce, or as a marinade.
- For a thinner sauce consistency, add a splash more water while simmering.
- Use sugar-free Worcestershire sauce or make your own to keep this recipe completely sugar-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
