Low Carb Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Give your grilled favorites a guilt-free twist with this Low Carb Homemade Barbecue Sauce, a smoky, tangy, and slightly sweet condiment that’s perfect for keto and low-carb diets. Made with simple ingredients like tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and granulated erythritol, this sugar-free BBQ sauce comes together in just 20 minutes and features a balanced blend of spices, including paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne for a subtle kick. The addition of Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke creates a rich, authentic flavor profile you'd expect from store-bought versions—minus the carbs and hidden sugars. Perfect for slathering on chicken, ribs, or roasted veggies, this customizable sauce can be tweaked for your desired level of sweetness or heat. Quick to make, easy to store, and utterly delicious, this homemade barbecue sauce is your new go-to for healthy, flavor-packed meals.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and water. Whisk together until smooth.
Add the Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke, and stir to incorporate.
Stir in the granulated erythritol, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking occasionally.
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.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or erythritol to suit your preference.
Remove from heat and let cool. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
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
Calories |
221 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1722 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.1 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2194 mg | 47% | |
*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.
