Easy Keto BBQ Sauce
This Keto BBQ Sauce Recipe is slightly sweet with a smoky flavor. In less than 20 minutes you’ll have a sugar-free and low carb barbecue sauce that is so delicious and easy to make.
Are following a keto, sugar-free or low carb diet, and in need of a healthy barbecue sauce? Perhaps you are entertaining guests and need a tasty option that has no added sugar. Either way, your search for a delicious keto barbecue sauce recipe is over.
I used to follow a keto diet (a few times in my past, to be exact), and I always aim to be as low carb as reasonably possible. So of course one staple I always had on hand was a keto friendly bbq sauce.
Yet there were a few issues in finding a great grocery store keto bbq sauce with low net carbs. One being the high price of low carb sauces, and some had an appealing aftertaste.
The best keto barbecue sauce is this homemade keto bbq sauce recipe. This recipe is foolproof, and comes together in less than 20 minutes. With amazing flavor, this homemade low carb bbq sauce is so delicious. You’ll never hunt for it in the store again once you try our low carb bbq sauce recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Total Time: 20 Minutes
- Makes: 1 Cup
Ingredients and Notes
As always, the full ingredients and recipe is on the printable recipe card at the end of this post.
Where Do I Buy Liquid Smoke?
You can find liquid smoke at most grocers, with the condiments and spices. It looks like a small hot sauce jar.
Recipe Variations
How to Make Sugar Free BBQ Sauce
STEP 1 – Take a small saucepan and add all the ingredients, except butter, if used. (so the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, powdered erythritol, worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, mustard powder, and water. Mix and bring it to a boil over medium heat, stirring continuously.
STEP 2 – Reduce to low heat and simmer for 15 minutes until water evaporates and the sauce thickens. This will bold in flavours and reduce the tomato paste tartness. Once you have achieved the desired consistency, remove it from heat Taste and add extra salt or cayenne pepper (or black pepper), if needed.
Optional – When done, add 1 tbsp of butter, providing a glossy look to your sauce.
Serving Tips
Uses for this sugar free bbq sauce recipe is wherever you’d typically use any traditional bbq sauce, like when making Slow Cooker Ribs or BBQ Ribs in the Instant Pot.
You can use this sauce on chicken, beef, ribs – and when grilling or even cooking in the oven. Use it as a dipping sauce too, it’s great with our Air Fryer Chicken Bites. Specifically, here are some recipes you can make using this bbq sauce:
- BBQ Chicken Salad
- Skillet Monterey Chicken
- Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
- Ground Chicken Meatloaf
- Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork Chops
If you need more uses for the homemade bbq sauce, try it on low carb BBQ chicken pizza or mixed with shredded chicken to make BBQ chicken sandwiches.
How to Store Homemade BBQ Sauce
Not only do I love that this low carb barbecue sauce is easy top make. Yet another wonderful thing is how it stores well too.
After cooking, let it cool and put into an airtight container or a Mason Jar or two. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
It’s so easy to make your own favourite sauces, next you have to try our Homemade Nutella Recipe!
How Long does Keto BBQ Sauce Last?
Well sealed and refrigerated, this sugar free barbecue sauce recipe will last 1-2 weeks in the fridge. It’s handy to have on hand when you need it.
Since it’s grilling season, I suggest doubling the low carb barbecue sauce recipe since you’ll be using this often. Yet this is a recipe you’ll most certainly make all year long.
Love to make your own sauces? Try our delicious Easy Alfredo Sauce Recipe without cream cheese!
Recipe FAQ
It is a sugar free BBQ sauce.
You can if it’s a sugar-free bbq sauce, like our easy recipe here.
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Keto BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
- 5 oz tomato paste
- 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- â…“ cup powdered erythritol
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
- ½ Tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 cup water
- Optional: 1 Tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Take a small saucepan and add all the ingredients, except butter, if used.
- Mix and bring it to a boil over medium heat, stirring continuously. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 15 minutes until water evaporates and the sauce thickens. This will bold in flavours and reduce the tomato paste tartness. Once you have achieved the desired consistency, remove it from heat.
- Taste and add extra salt or cayenne pepper, if needed.
- Optional: add 1 tbsp of butter, providing a glossy look to your sauce.
Notes
- You can replace powdered erythritol with any powdered keto sweetener or a granulated sweetener that dissolves.
This is the only BBQ sauce we use. Tasty and low carb, what could be better.
When I want a sugar free BBQ sauce, I make this recipe. Easy and delicious and way cheaper than buying it from the grocery store.