This No Sugar Barbecue Sauce is smoky, tangy, rich, and packed with bold flavor without all the hidden sugar found in traditional BBQ sauces. It delivers that classic sticky barbecue taste using low-carb ingredients and natural sugar-free sweeteners, making it perfect for keto, low-carb, and healthy eating lifestyles.
Unlike store-bought barbecue sauces loaded with corn syrup and added sugars, this homemade version gives you full control over the ingredients while still tasting thick, glossy, and deeply flavorful. It comes together quickly with pantry staples and stores well for meal prep throughout the week.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 12
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Completely sugar free
- Low carb and keto-friendly
- Smoky and rich flavor
- Better than store-bought sauce
- Easy homemade recipe
- Perfect for grilling season
Ingredients
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener or erythritol
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Step 1: Combine the Ingredients
Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, monk fruit sweetener, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, olive oil, and salt to a saucepan.
Step 2: Whisk Until Smooth
Whisk everything together over medium heat until fully combined and smooth.
Step 3: Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Adjust Flavor
Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness, vinegar, or spices depending on your preference.
Step 5: Cool Slightly
Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes. It will thicken more as it cools.
Step 6: Serve or Store
Use immediately for grilling, dipping, or brushing over meats and vegetables.
Best Ways to Use This BBQ Sauce
- Brush over grilled chicken
- Coat ribs or pulled pork
- Use on burgers or lettuce wraps
- Dip for chicken wings
- Add to meatballs
- Drizzle over roasted vegetables
Tips for the Best Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce
- Simmer longer for a thicker sauce
- Add liquid smoke for deeper smoky flavor
- Use spicy mustard for extra kick
- Store overnight for even better flavor
- Blend for an ultra-smooth texture if desired
Storage
Store the barbecue sauce in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
- Calories: 20
- Protein: 0g
- Net Carbs: 1g
- Fat: 1g
- Sugar: 0g