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Smoky, Tangy, and Sugar-Free: The Best Keto BBQ Sauce – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Smoky, Tangy, and Sugar-Free: The Best Keto BBQ Sauce

A rich, smoky barbecue sauce recipe that's incredibly easy, full of flavor, and perfectly keto-friendly. This sugar-free sauce is perfect for grilled chicken, pulled pork, and summer cookouts.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 39
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (240 g / 8.5 oz) tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (24 g / 0.85 oz) powdered erythritol
  • 1 tablespoon (14 g / 0.49 oz) salted butter
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons (6 g / 0.21 oz) onion powder
  • 1½ teaspoons / 7.5 ml (0.3 fl oz) liquid smoke
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.5 g / 0.05 oz) sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g / 0.02 oz) ground black pepper
  • For a deeper, more molasses-like flavor, substitute the powdered erythritol with 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) of a brown sugar erythritol blend.
  • For an ultra-smooth, commercial-style texture, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce after simmering.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, simply let it simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.

Method
 

  1. Directions1.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the tomato sauce, powdered erythritol, salted butter, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, liquid smoke, lemon juice, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper. 2.
  3. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and let it gently simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly. 3.
  5. Remove from heat and taste, adjusting with more salt if desired. Allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  6. Add a spicy kick by whisking in ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper or a dash of your favorite sugar-free hot sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 39kcalCarbohydrates: 2.8gProtein: 0.6gFat: 3g

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