Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce - Healthy Recipes Blog (2024)

This 10-minute sugar-free BBQ sauce requires no cooking and contains just a few simple ingredients and no added sugar.

Simply drop the ingredients into a bowl, whisk them for two minutes, and your delicious homemade sauce is ready!

BBQ sauce is delicious, but store-bought varieties often contain large amounts of sugar. This homemade version is just as good, and it's sugar-free.

It's also incredibly easy to make - it requires no cooking and is ready in just a few minutes. You can keep the leftovers in the fridge for up to a week; I make a batch almost weekly and use it in several recipes.

Ingredients

You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this recipe. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

• Tomato paste: I use tomato paste in a 7-ounce glass jar. After I empty out the tomato paste, I use it to measure the vinegar.
• Balsamic vinegar: You definitely want to use balsamic vinegar in this recipe. Other types of vinegar will be too harsh and acidic, especially distilled white vinegar.
• To season: Kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
• Sweetener: You can use any sugar-free liquid sweetener or the equivalent in stevia.

Variations

• Sometimes I use smoked salt instead of regular salt. It adds a lovely smoky flavor to the sauce.
• You can add 1-2 tablespoons of melted butter for a richer sauce.
• If you don't mind the carbs, you can use real maple syrup or honey instead of a sugar-free sweetener.
• To make it spicy, add a generous pinch of cayenne pepper.

Instructions

Making this sugar-free BBQ sauce is easy! Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:

• Place the tomato paste in a medium bowl. (Photo 1).
• Add the balsamic vinegar. (Photo 2).
• Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. (Photo 3).
• Add a sweetener.(Photo 4).
• Use a hand whisk to whisk the ingredients until well-blended. (Photo 5).
• Use immediately in your favorite recipe, or refrigerate for up to a week. (Photo 6).

Expert Tip

It's fine to use this sauce immediately after you mix it, but it's even better to make it an hour or so ahead and let it rest at room temperature. This allows the flavors to meld and makes for a more flavorful sauce. Give it another stir before using it.

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Storing Leftovers

You can store this sauce in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to a week. Remember to stir it again before using it.

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