Sugar-free BBQ Sauce

Small glass jar of homemade backyard BBQ sauce on a wood plank with peppercorns and a red and white striped towel.

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Sugar-free BBQ Sauce

Create a sweet and savory sugar free BBQ sauce that is so much better than store-bought sauces. It’s so easy and is made with wholesome ingredients, including your favorite alternative sweetener. You're sure to love this low-carb sauce because the best BBQ doesn’t rely on sugar!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Sauces, Dressings and Dips

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Method: Stove

Special Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30

Servings: servings

Calories: 21kcal

Author: Tracey Hatch-Rizzi

Ingredients

15 ounces tomato sauce 1 can
3 tablespoons molasses blackstrap is best - omit for Whole30
⅓ cup red wine vinegar can also use apple cider vinegar
⅓ cup powdered stevia or sweetener of choice
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce omit for paleo and Whole30
2 teaspoons mustard powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder omit for low-FODMAP
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder omit for low-FODMAP
½ teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper - read more about Aleppo pepper in my Aleppo pepper ingredient spotlight
⅛ teaspoon powdered clove
½ teaspoon powdered coriander optional

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
Simmer over medium heat for 5-10 minutes, until slightly thickened, whisking often.

Notes

TIP: The flavors will continue to grow and combine the longer it sits. While this can be used right away, it's best to make it a day ahead of time for even better flavor.

Modifications for special diets

To make this compliant for paleo and Whole30 diets, simply eliminate the Worcestershire. For Whole30, use date paste as a sweetener.

For low-FODMAP, you'll love this recipe for Low-FODMAP BBQ Sauce.

See post for variations and storage instructions.

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