Low Carb Sweet & Sour Sauce
Elevate your meals with this flavorful Low Carb Sweet & Sour Sauce, a perfect blend of tangy and sweet, crafted for keto-conscious food lovers! Made with pantry staples like apple cider vinegar, sugar-free ketchup, and erythritol, this guilt-free condiment is the ideal match for stir-fries, grilled meats, or as a dipping sauce for your favorite snacks. Ready in just 10 minutes, its rich umami notes come from tamari sauce and aromatic spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and ground ginger. Optional xanthan gum ensures a lusciously thick texture, tailored to your preference. This sugar-free, soy-free (if using coconut aminos), and low-carb recipe is a homemade essential that’s perfect for meal prepping. Enjoy bold restaurant-quality flavors without compromising your healthy lifestyle!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup Sugar-free ketchup
- 0.25 cup Granular erythritol (or any low-carb sweetener)
- 1 tablespoon Tamari sauce (or coconut aminos for soy-free option)
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Xanthan gum (for thickening, optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine water, apple cider vinegar, sugar-free ketchup, erythritol, and tamari sauce. Whisk until ingredients are fully incorporated.
Add garlic powder, onion powder, and ground ginger to the saucepan, stirring well.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
If a thicker consistency is desired, slowly sprinkle in xanthan gum while whisking continuously to avoid clumping. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
56 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1546 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 260 mg | 6% | |
*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.
