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Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Diabetic

Description

This Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce recipe delivers a tangy, smoky, and slightly sweet barbecue flavor without any added sugar. Using a blend of tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and a monk fruit sweetener, this sauce is perfect for those looking to enjoy classic BBQ taste while maintaining a sugar-conscious diet. Simmered gently on the stovetop to develop depth and richness, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats, vegetables, or as a dipping sauce.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 ½ (6-oz) cans tomato paste
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend (or sweetener to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon liquid hickory smoke
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
  • 1 ½ cups water (approximate, adjust as needed)

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together all ingredients starting with tomato paste, vinegar, sweetener, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and spices. Add the water last, beginning with 1 cup and adding more gradually to reach a consistency slightly thinner than desired, as the sauce will thicken while cooking.
  2. Simmer: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the sauce to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the sauce to simmer, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes or until it thickens slightly.
  3. Adjust Flavor: After simmering, taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness by adding more monk fruit sweetener if desired. Increase cayenne pepper for additional heat and thin the sauce with extra water, one tablespoon at a time, if it becomes too thick.

Notes

  • This sauce is sugar-free and uses a monk fruit sweetener blend; you can adjust sweetness to your preference or substitute with other sugar-free sweeteners.
  • The sauce thickens as it simmers; start with less water and add more to adjust consistency.
  • Liquid hickory smoke provides essential smoky flavor without needing to grill or smoke the sauce.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • Great as a marinade, dipping sauce, or brush on grilled meats and vegetables.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/sugar-free-bbq-sauce-recipe/