Description
This Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional BBQ sauces, made without any added sugars. It combines tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, spices, and a natural sweetener to create a tangy, smoky, and slightly spicy sauce perfect for grilling, dipping, or marinating. This recipe yields about 20 servings and takes just 25 minutes to prepare and cook.
Ingredients
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BBQ Sauce Ingredients
- 2 ½ (6-oz) cans tomato paste
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend (or sweetener to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon liquid hickory smoke
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
- 1 ½ cups water (approximate, adjust as needed)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together all the ingredients, starting with the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, sweetener, Worcestershire sauce, liquid hickory smoke, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Add the water last, starting with 1 cup, and gradually add more until the sauce reaches a consistency slightly thinner than desired to allow for thickening during cooking.
- Simmer: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the sauce to a gentle boil. Then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer. Stir the sauce frequently to prevent sticking and to ensure even cooking. Continue to simmer the sauce for about 20 minutes or until it is slightly thickened to your liking.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness or spiciness by adding more sweetener or cayenne pepper as needed. If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it out by adding additional water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved. Once adjusted, remove from heat and let the sauce cool before using or storing.
Notes
- Use the sweetener of your choice if Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend is unavailable, adjusting to taste.
- The sauce thickens as it simmers and cools; start with less water and add more gradually.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Add a smoky flavor with liquid hickory smoke, but adjust quantity to avoid overpowering the taste.
- Increase or decrease cayenne pepper depending on your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
