This Sweet, Smoky Barbecue Sauce Takes Just 10 Minutes to Make — and It's Keto

By Hajar Larbah
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POPSUGAR Photography | Hajar Larbah
POPSUGAR Photography | Hajar Larbah

Tailgates and barbecues can seem like a keto paradise — after all, where there's meat on a grill, there's bound to be something you can eat. But like store-bought salad dressings, barbecue sauce can be loaded with unwanted sugar, a problem for the low-carb plan. Before serving up ribs or pulled pork or whatever is on the menu for your next gathering, make your own keto-friendly barbecue sauce. This recipe is sweet, smoky, acidic, and a little spicy — and so authentically barbecue that no one will notice you've swapped out the marinade. It pairs well with everything from brisket to grilled chicken.

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All you need is one pot and 10 minutes of cooking time. No mess, no hassle.

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Keto Barbecue Sauce

Cook Time10 minutes
Yield10
Calories20

Original Recipe

INGREDIENTS

    • 12-oz. can tomato sauce
    • 2/3 cup water
    • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
    • 1 tablespoon stevia or other keto-friendly sweetener
    • 2 teaspoons oregano
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Combine all ingredients in a small pot over medium-high heat.

    2. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to simmer for 10 minutes.

    3. Transfer into an airtight container, and store in the fridge.