Low Carb Homemade Barbecue Sauce

Elevate your grilling game with this irresistible Low Carb Homemade Barbecue Sauce—your go-to recipe for a healthier twist on classic barbecue flavors. Bursting with rich, smoky goodness, this sugar-free sauce is crafted with wholesome ingredients like tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of liquid smoke, all sweetened naturally with granulated erythritol. A touch of paprika, garlic, and cayenne pepper adds depth and a perfect balance of spice, making it ideal for anyone following a low-carb or keto lifestyle. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce is perfect for slathering on ribs, chicken, or grilled veggies. Store it in the fridge and enjoy bold, tangy flavor all week long!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 ounces Tomato paste
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
• 2 tablespoons Granulated erythritol
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and water. Whisk together until smooth.

Step 2

Add the Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke, and stir to incorporate.

Step 3

Stir in the granulated erythritol, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.

Step 4

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking occasionally.

Step 5

Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or erythritol to suit your preference.

Step 7

Remove from heat and let cool. The sauce will thicken as it cools.

Step 8

Transfer the sauce to a jar or bottle and store in the refrigerator. The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(483.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	221.1

Total Fat 1.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1721.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.9g	0%
Total Sugars 24.8g
Protein 8.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 136.2mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 2193.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.5%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 86.1%