Sugar-free BBQ Sauce

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Course: Dressings, Seasonings, etc.

Keyword: sugar free bbq sauce

Prep Time: 4

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 14

Servings: servings

Calories: 23kcal

Author: Adrienne

This homemade Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce recipe is rich, smoky, tangy, and easy to make. Use a low-carb sweetener for a keto BBQ sauce or honey for a naturally sweetened version. Perfect for ribs, chicken, burgers, and more.

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Ingredients

1 cup ketchup (store-bought or homemade)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup low-carb sweetener (see notes for alternatives)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh or pure bottled)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup butter (I prefer grass-fed)
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (or 1/2 tsp smoked paprika)
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2-1 teaspoon blackstrap molasses (optional but recommended for depth)

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
Heat over medium-low heat until butter melts.
Stir while simmering for 10 minutes.
Cool slightly and serve.

Notes

Honey Version: Replace sweetener with 3 tablespoons honey.
Coconut Sugar Version: Replace sweetener with 4 Tbsp coconut sugar.
Apple Cider Vinegar: If using a 6% undiluted ACV, use a little more than 3 tablespoons.
Note: this is a sweet BBQ sauce. I personally like it a little better using my Homemade Sugar-free Ketchup and a low-carb sweetener, but it's super delicious with both honey and coconut sugar as well.
This sauce thickens considerably after chilling. If you'd like a thinner consistency, stir in a tablespoon or two of water before serving.
Serving size: Approximately 1–2 tablespoons, depending on how you use the sauce and how much you simmer it.

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