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Easy 15-Minute Homemade BBQ Sauce (Keto-Friendly) – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Easy 15-Minute Homemade BBQ Sauce (Keto-Friendly)

Forget store-bought! This incredibly easy homemade BBQ sauce delivers a powerful punch of tangy, sweet, and smoky flavor in just 15 minutes. It's the perfect all-purpose, low-carb sauce to elevate your grilling game.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 serving
Calories: 35
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup (50 g / 1.76 oz) Lakanto Gold Monkfruit Sweetener or brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) distilled white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g / 0.99 oz) real butter
  • 1 can (6 oz) / 170g tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon (3 g / 0.11 oz) garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon (3 g / 0.11 oz) onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon (3 g / 0.11 oz) dry mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon (6 g / 0.21 oz) salt
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g / 0.07 oz) cayenne pepper, optional
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) liquid smoke, optional
  • For a thinner consistency, whisk in additional water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired thickness.
  • To increase the tanginess, add more apple cider vinegar, a teaspoon at a time, tasting as you go.
  • Liquid smoke is potent; start with a small amount and add more to taste if you desire a smokier flavor.
  • The butter adds a beautiful, glossy finish and helps the sauce cling perfectly to whatever you're grilling or dipping.

Method
 

  1. Combine all in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk continuously until the butter has melted and the sugar has completely dissolved.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
  4. Allow the sauce to cook for at least 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the flavors meld together.
  5. Remove from heat and let it cool. The sauce will thicken as it cools down. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 5.9gProtein: 1.3gFat: 0.4g

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