Sugar-Free Keto BBQ Sauce
A sticky, tangy barbecue sauce sweetened with erythritol and monk fruit instead of sugar. Modest tomato keeps the carbs low.
Sticky, tangy, and sugar free
Store bought barbecue sauce is mostly sugar, often the first or second ingredient. This version gets its sweetness from erythritol and monk fruit, so you get the same sticky glaze without the carb load. A small amount of tomato paste keeps it thick and low in sugar.
Let it simmer for fifteen minutes so the flavors meld and the raw vinegar edge cooks off. Brush it on ribs, chicken, or pulled pork in the last few minutes of cooking, since the sweetener can scorch if it sits over direct heat too long. It keeps in the fridge for two weeks.
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Ingredients
- 6 ounces tomato paste (net carbs →)
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar (net carbs →)
- 1/3 cup powdered erythritol (net carbs →)
- 1 teaspoon monk fruit sweetener (net carbs →)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (net carbs →)
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (net carbs →)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (net carbs →)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1Whisk together the tomato paste, water, and vinegar in a small saucepan until smooth.
- 2Stir in the erythritol, monk fruit, Worcestershire, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and salt.
- 3Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then lower the heat and cook for 15 minutes, stirring often, until thickened.
- 4Cool before using. Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Nutrition (per serving)
Recipe FAQ
Which sweetener works best in keto barbecue sauce?
A blend of powdered erythritol and monk fruit gives a clean sweetness without a cooling aftertaste. Avoid granular sweeteners that can stay gritty in the sauce.
Why brush it on at the end of cooking?
The sweetener can scorch over direct high heat. Adding the sauce in the last few minutes gives you a sticky glaze without burning.
How long does it keep?
Store it in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to two weeks. Give it a stir before each use.
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