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This sugar-free keto BBQ sauce is sweet and tangy with a bit of heat and smokiness. Super easy to make, it is the perfect sauce for burgers, ribs, chicken, chops, and much more. It gives you that big BBQ flavor without all of the carbs.
Looking for more low carb and keto BBQ sauce recipes? Give this Roasted Strawberry BBQ Sauce or Alabama White BBQ Sauce a try!
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When I first started the low carb lifestyle I had no idea how many things would be a no-no because I had no idea how many things contained sugar! It is everywhere, in everything.
We love to BBQ, and when I say love I mean realllllly love it. We have a smoker and a grill and keep them busy. So my first summer after going keto I found myself asking...
Is BBQ sauce keto?
As soon as I typed that into my Google search I was hit with a "Well, it depends" and a "Check for hidden sugar".
What? "Hidden sugar"? WTF??
This is where I learned about the different kinds of sugars that products add to boost flavor.
So, what are the names of the sugars to look for?
- Fructose: is found in fruits and honey.
- Galactose: is found in milk and dairy products.
- Glucose: is found in honey, fruits and vegetables.
- Lactose: is found in milk, made from glucose and galactose.
- Maltose: is found in barley.
- Sucrose: is made up of glucose and fructose and is found in plants.
But, another culprit to be on the lookout for is HFC or high fructose corn syrup.
I have found that in SO many things, including sausage!
This is what prompted me to come up with my own recipes for things like Keto Italian Sausage and Country Breakfast Sausage.
The good thing is you can make your own recipes at home using keto-friendly sweeteners like the brown sweetener in this recipe that uses monk fruit and allulose and tastes just like brown sugar, or the keto maple syrup that tastes and pours just like regular maple syrup!
Another great sweetener replacement is this keto honey too!
So, be on the lookout for those hidden sugars that could be a problem with your low carb lifestyle. I hate wasting carbs on things I could make at home!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE KETO BBQ SAUCE
Detailed measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.
INGREDIENTS
- Sugar-free ketchup
- Wholesome Yum Brown Sweetener
- Cider vinegar
- Wholesome Yum Keto Maple Syrup
- Worcestershire sauce
- Smoked paprika
- Dry mustard
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Cayenne pepper
- Pink sea salt
HOW TO MAKE KETO BBQ SAUCE
Step 1
Add all of the ingredients for the BBQ sauce to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Let cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 2
Store leftover BBQ Sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
FAQS ABOUT KETO BBQ SAUCE
Do I have to add the crushed red pepper and cayenne pepper to this keto BBQ sauce?
Well, I am not going to say you absolutely have to use them, but I do hope you will give it a try with them. I know everyone's spice level is different, so if you are worried it will be too spicy for you maybe try cutting them in half? They really do add to the balance of this sauce.
I like my BBQ really smokey should I add more smoked paprika?
If you want an extra added smokiness to this sauce I would try adding a bit of liquid smoke. Be careful, a little goes a long way so I would start out with maybe a 1/4 of a teaspoon and taste, then go from there.
How long will this keto BBQ sauce last?
I store mine in a mason jar in the fridge and it lasts up to 2 weeks. I have also made big batches and frozen it for up to 3 months.
Last thoughts about Keto BBQ Sauce
Before I got into making my own homemade BBQ sauces I honestly didn't know much about BBQ sauces. I grew up with Mom using whatever was on sale at the grocery store and they were usually the super "ketchup" sweet sauces that were popular in our neck of the woods.
Once I decided to make my own I knew I needed to do a little bit of research and decide how I wanted to go.
This is what I found.
- Eastern North Carolina Vinegar Sauce
- South Carolina-Mustard Sauce
- Texas-Style Sauce
- Kansas City-Style Sauce
- Memphis Style Sauce
- Alabama White Sauce
These are the main sauces I found and researched. Of course, there are more that split off from there, but this is where I started.
I chose to kind of combine a few with mine being a vinegar and tomato-based sauce with some added heat.
That is the great thing about making your own BBQ sauce. You can start out with a recipe and then dial it in to suit your tastes!
MORE KETO AND LOW CARB RECIPES USING BBQ SAUCE
- Keto BBQ Ribs
- BBQ Chicken Spaghetti Squash
- Keto Sheet Pan Bacon Wrapped BBQ Pork Tenderloin
- BBQ Chicken Burger
- Bacon Wrapped Turkey Meatloaf
- Slow Cooker Keto Meatloaf
Keto BBQ Sauce (Sugar-Free)
This sugar-free keto BBQ sauce is sweet and tangy with a bit of heat and smokiness. Super easy to make, it is the perfect sauce for burgers, ribs, chicken, chops, and much more. It gives you that big BBQ flavor without all of the carbs.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar-free ketchup
- 1/2 cup Besti brown monk fruit sweetener with allulose packed
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Wholesome Yum Keto Maple Syrup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon mustard powder
- 1 tablespoon organic onion powder
- 1 tablespoon organic garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon organic ground cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons pink salt
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients for the BBQ sauce to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Let cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Store leftover BBQ Sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
Disclaimer
Most of my recipes are low-carb (or keto) and gluten-free, but some are not. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Recommended and linked products are not guaranteed to be gluten-free. Recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them. Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 430mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 374IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.5mg
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