The BEST Keto Sugar Free BBQ Sauce (2 Net Carbs!)

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The BEST Keto Sugar Free BBQ Sauce (2 Net Carbs!)

This homemade sugar free BBQ Sauce recipe is a low carb, keto barbecue sauce that’s ready in 5 minutes. All you need are 7 ingredients and a mason jar for easy storage! Smother this tangy sauce on meat, salads, dips, pizza, and more.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Servings: cups

Calories: 17

Author: Natalie

Ingredients

1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup water or more to desired consistency
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/4 cup or more to taste of monk fruit (for Whole30 substitute 8 pitted medjool dates
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Heat a sauce pan over medium low heat. Add all ingredients, stir to combine, and bring to a low simmer for 5 minutes. You don't want it to boil, just get warmed through. Heating will allow the flavors to marry.
(If using dates, transfer the BBQ sauce to a blender, and blend on high speed for 2 minutes.)
Store in an airtight container or wide mouth pint mason jar. Will keep in the fridge for at least 3 months, or frozen for 1 year.

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Expert Tips & Variations

- Gluten-Free: Be sure to use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

- Consistency: I find that this BBQ sauce is best when it is thick, so when I brush it on meat and grill it, the BBQ sauce really stays on. I hate it when it's too runny and drips off. But this is a personal preference. If you like your BBQ sauce thinner, just add water and blend again until it reaches the consistency you like.

- Flavor Variations: Depending on your flavor preferences, you can jazz up this keto BBQ sauce recipe in various ways. For a smoky flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke. For a spicier sauce, add a bit of chili powder or cayenne pepper to taste.

Serving Tips

Use this delicious keto BBQ sauce for beef, chicken, pork chops, ribs, chicken wings, and more! It also works perfectly paired with my Keto Ranch dressing for salads. You can also use it for dressing and dipping sauce.

Storage Tips

I store my BBQ sauce in wide-mouth pint mason jars. This recipe makes about 2-1/2 cups. I use 1/2 cup right away on whatever protein I'm cooking, and the rest fits perfectly in the mason jar, which is an airtight container when the lid is on.

I also love using wide-mouth pint mason jars because they're freezer-friendly! I like to make a double batch, freeze 2 pints, and leave the rest in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

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