Description
A delicious collection of keto-friendly BBQ sauce recipes with authentic flavor profiles while maintaining minimal carb counts, perfect for enhancing your low-carb grilling experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tomato paste (no sugar added)
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup monk fruit sweetener or erythritol
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (sugar-free version)
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup water (to adjust consistency)
Instructions
- Mix the tomato paste and apple cider vinegar in a medium saucepan until smooth, whisking vigorously to ensure no lumps.
- Incorporate the monk fruit sweetener, liquid smoke, and all dry spices, adding gradually and tasting as you go.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Stir frequently to prevent sticking or burning for 15-20 minutes, or until it reaches your desired thickness.
- Add water a tablespoon at a time if the sauce becomes too thick. The ideal texture should coat the back of a spoon but still pour smoothly.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using for best flavor fusion.
Notes
- Replace tomato paste with sugar-free ketchup for a smoother consistency
- Substitute apple cider vinegar with white vinegar or red wine vinegar
- Use allulose instead of monk fruit for a more authentic sugar-like taste
- For Worcestershire sauce alternatives, try coconut aminos mixed with a dash of anchovy paste
- Store in an airtight glass container for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator
- Freeze in silicone ice cube trays for single servings up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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