Sugar Free BBQ Sauce
This tangy and smoky sugar-free BBQ sauce is a versatile condiment perfect for grilling, dipping, or marinating. It achieves a rich flavor profile without any added sugars, making it suitable for various dietary needs.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 35 min
- Serves
- 8
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 35 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 170 gtomato paste
- 120 mlapple cider vinegar
- 120 mlwater
- 2 tspsmoked paprika
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- 1 tsponion powder
- 0.5 tspmustard powder
- 0.25 tspcayenne pepper(optional)
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper
- 0.5 tspliquid smoke
- 0.5 mlstevia drops, or other sugar-free sweetener to taste(optional)
Equipment
medium saucepan · whisk · airtight container
The method
Step by step
- 1
Combine the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, water, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, black pepper, and liquid smoke in a medium saucepan.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Ensure all ingredients are well combined before heating to prevent lumps.
- 2
Whisk the ingredients together thoroughly until smooth.
About 1 min
- 3
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
About 5 min
- 4
Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring periodically, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: The longer it simmers, the thicker and more concentrated the flavor will be.
- 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the stevia drops, if using, to taste.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Start with a small amount of sweetener and add more gradually until you reach your preferred level of sweetness.
- 6
Allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.
Cook’s note: Cooling helps the flavors meld and the sauce to thicken further.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 35.2kcal
- Protein
- 1.4g
- Carbs
- 7.1g
- Fat
- 0.3g
- Fibre
- 1.6g
- Sugar
- 4.2g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store the cooled sugar-free BBQ sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat, stirring frequently, or microwave in short bursts until warm.
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