Keto BBQ Sauce is a sugar-free, keto-friendly sauce. Made with no added sugar and only the highest quality ingredients like apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper, this is the perfect barbecue sauce for your low-carb lifestyle.
Looking for a low-carb barbecue sauce that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further! This keto BBQ sauce is the perfect blend of sweet and smoky, and it’s sugar-free so you can enjoy it guilt-free.
Plus, it’s so easy to make – you’ll be able to whip up a batch in no time. Let’s get started!
Summertime is when the grills come out and everyone loves a good BBQ. But if you’re on the keto diet, traditional BBQ sauce is off-limits because it’s loaded with sugar.
Because I love my sauces, I had to come up with a solution. This keto BBQ sauce is just as delicious and will let you stay on track. It’s made with simple ingredients and takes just a few minutes to make.
So next time you’re planning a backyard BBQ, be sure to put this sauce on the list!
Don’t miss our Keto Marinara Sauce too!
Here are some commonly asked questions
Why make your own Keto BBQ Sauce?
When trying to stick to a Keto, sugar-free, or low-carb diet there are a lot of things to keep in mind. What I noticed when trying to buy products to replace our sugar-filled versions is that there are what seems like a billion different names for sugar and sugar substitutes.
When reading labels you need to know all the secret little ways that sugar can be added to what you are buying. Generally, you want to avoid ingredients that will spike your blood sugar – which is why it can be so much easier to just make your own so you know exactly what is being added.
How to store sugar-free bbq sauce
This sauce is best kept refrigerated until you plan on using it. I like to put it in a jar with a tight lid and keep it in the fridge for up to 10 days.
If you aren’t going to use it all right away – you can portion out some of it and freeze it in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag for up to a couple of months. Thaw it by placing the container in a bowl of warm water for about an hour. Then reheat as needed on the stovetop.
What should I use this sauce on?
While the possibilities are endless when it comes to what you can slather this sauce on. Here are some of our favorite recipes to use this sauce. These are all standard recipes, but can easily be adapted to a keto version.
Why do I need to cook Keto BBQ Sauce?
When you cook your barbecue sauce, it undergoes a process called reduction, where some or most of the water is allowed to evaporate from the mix and the ingredients are allowed to carmelize.
This is what gives you those thick and rich qualities you want in a good barbecue sauce. Reduction is what allows all of the flavors to marry, and ensures that it is the right consistency to stick to your meat and properly flavor it.
It also helps the powdered erythritol or another sugar substitute to dissolve – so please don’t skip this step.
CREATING A SUGAR-FREE BBQ SAUCE RECIPE
Ingredients for Keto BBQ Sauce
- water
- tomato paste
- apple cider vinegar
- powdered erythritol
- Worcestershire sauce
- liquid smoke
- mustard powder
- smoked paprika
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- cayenne pepper
- salt
- butter
What types of meat does this sauce go with?
My favorite way to enjoy this Keto BBQ Sauce is always with my Smoked Pork Butt recipe after smoking it on the Traeger. However, this sauce also goes well with my Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs or Barbecue Tri-Tip Roast! Overall, it is good for adding a rich, tangy flavor to your favorite cuts of meat.
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How to Make Keto BBQ Sauce
- Combine the water, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, powdered erythritol, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, mustard powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt in a small saucepan.
- Stir and bring it to a boil over medium heat, stirring continuously.
- Reduce to low heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the water evaporates and the sauce thickens. This will bold in the flavors and reduce the tomato paste tartness. Once you have achieved the desired consistency, remove it from heat.
- Taste and add extra salt or cayenne pepper, if desired.
- Add 1 tbsp of butter, providing a glossy look to your sauce.
Recipe Notes
- You can replace powdered erythritol with any powdered keto sweetener or a granulated sweetener that dissolves.
- The powdered erythritol cancels out to zero – so net carbs for the entire 1-cup recipe should be 7. If you divide that into 1-ounce servings, then the net carbs for each would be less than 1 carb.
- Delicious and easy-to-make Keto-friendly BBQ Sauce. We used powdered erythritol in this one, and the taste difference isn’t noticeable at all.
- The result was a tasty, slightly sweet, and smoky BBQ sauce that it’s ready in less than 20 minutes.
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Products I love when making keto bbq sauce…
This bbq sauce recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made homemade bbq sauce before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this sauce recipe. (you can also SHOP MY FAVORITES in my store)
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Keto BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 5 oz tomato paste
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup powdered erythritol
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- ½ tbsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Combine the water, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, powdered erythritol, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, mustard powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt in a small saucepan.
- Stir and bring it to a boil over medium heat, stirring continuously.
- Reduce to low heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the water evaporates and the sauce thickens. This will bold in the flavors and reduce the tomato paste tartness. Once you have achieved the desired consistency, remove it from heat.
- Taste and add extra salt or cayenne pepper, if desired.
- Add 1 tbsp of butter, providing a glossy look to your sauce.
Notes
- You can replace powdered erythritol with any powdered keto sweetener or a granulated sweetener that dissolves.
- The powdered erythritol cancels out to zero – so net carbs for the entire 1-cup recipe should be 7. If you divide that into 1-ounce servings, then the net carbs for each would be less than 1 carb.
Nutrition
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
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