BJ’s Sugar Free BBQ Sauce

Sugar free bbq sauce recipe that’s keto and low carb-friendly for your favorite barbecued meat—ribs, chicken, or burgers. Sweet & sassy without the guilt (and without the blood sugar spike)!

This is a double batch (about 2 cups of sauce), so for about 1 cup, simply halve the ingredients.

INGREDIENTS

6 ounces tomato paste

8 ounces tomato sauce

3-4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons yellow mustard

1/2 teaspoon unsulphured blackstrap molasses (optional)

1 1/2 tablespoons liquid smoke

1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

3/4 cup Allulose
(or 1/4 cup granulated sugar substitute like erythritrol)

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

1/4 to 1/2 cup of water

DIRECTIONS

In a medium saucepan, add all the ingredients except the sugar substitute and cayenne pepper/chili powder, and whisk, saving the water for last (start with a cup of water at a time, whisk a bit more, then add more as needed).

Bring to a boil (medium-high heat) and then decrease to medium-low.

Let simmer about 20 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. At this point, sprinkle on the optional xanthan gum and blend with whisk or an immersion blender if you’d like a smoother and thicker consistency.

Add the granulated sugar substitute and/or cayenne/chili powder a little at a time and adjust as to your taste.

If it’s still too thick, stir in additional water, a tablespoon at a time.

The ideal consistency to each is slightly thinner than bottled barbecue sauce.

Makes ~2 cups. Keeps well in fridge up to 4 weeks.