Low Carb Smoky Barbecue Sauce

This fantastic smoky barbecue sauce is full of flavor but low in carbs! Sugar free and keto friendly recipe.

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This low carb and sugar free sauce requires a few ingredients, but only requires a minimal cooking time. It's the perfect accompaniment to roast chicken, pulled pork, or ribs, but you could also use it in wraps and for much more! Here are some recipes that use this sauce:

• Low Carb Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs
• Sausage, Shrimp, and Zucchini Skewers
• Low Carb BBQ Party Sausages

You might also like my recipe for keto Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce!

How to Make a Low Carb Smoky Barbecue Sauce

In a saucepan, mix together tomato sauce (from a can, not ketchup!), white wine vinegar, minced garlic (or garlic paste), dry mustard powder, paprika, and the key ingredient: liquid smoke. Liquid smoke is an all-natural flavor enhancer with no carbs, no additives, and no preservatives. It packs quite a punch and is perfect for making this sauce. You'll also need some sweetener - I love using classic Lakanto.  But if you had some homemade simple syrup to hand - that would also work well!

Once you have the desired sweetness, bring the sauce to the boil and then reduce to a simmer for five minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

This is one of those sauces that will actually taste better the next day, so make it in advance if you can! Just store it (covered) in the fridge until required.

Love this recipe? Take a look at all my low carb sauces!

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Low Carb Smoky Barbecue Sauce

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This fantastic smoky barbecue sauce is full of flavor but low in carbs! Sugar free and keto friendly recipe.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Net Carbs: 1.5

Calories: 10

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

 

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• 8 oz canned tomato sauce
• 2 tbs white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic or garlic paste
• 2-4 tbs classic Lakanto sweetener to taste
• salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

• 365 by Whole Foods Market, Vinegar, White Wine, 16.9 Fl Oz
• Colgin Liquid Smoke, Natural Hickory, 4-Ounce
• JOBKIM Gravity Electric Grinder Set of 2

Step-by-Step Instructions

 

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1. Add all ingredients to a saucepan except the salt and pepper. Start with two tablespoons of the sweetener, taste for sweetness, and add more if desired.
2. Bring to the boil then reduce to simmer for five minutes.
3. Season with salt and pepper as required.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 10kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.5gSodium: 146mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gNet Carbs: 1.5g

Notes

Makes about 1 cup of sauce. 1.5g net carbs per serving of 2 tablespoons.

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.

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