Description
This Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce recipe offers a healthy, flavorful alternative to traditional barbecue sauces by using powdered monk fruit and allulose as sweeteners. It combines smoky, tangy, and spicy elements to create a rich, thick sauce perfect for glazing grilled meats, dipping, or adding to your favorite recipes without any added sugar.
Ingredients
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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 tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, powdered monk fruit blend, 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 adding more to achieve a slightly thinner consistency than desired, as the sauce will thicken during cooking.
- Simmer: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Then reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer. Stir frequently to prevent sticking and burning, allowing the sauce to cook for 20 minutes or until it has slightly thickened to your liking.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste the BBQ sauce and adjust the sweetness or spiciness by adding more sweetener or cayenne pepper if desired. If the sauce has thickened too much, thin it by adding additional water one tablespoon at a time until you reach the perfect consistency.
Notes
- Use a whisk to ensure all the spices and ingredients are well blended and smooth.
- The sauce thickens as it cools; adjust water accordingly for your preferred thickness.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Perfect for keto and sugar-free diets due to the use of monk fruit and allulose sweeteners.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of cayenne pepper.
