What’s better to put on top of ribs, grilled chicken, or a pulled pork sandwich than barbecue sauce? Unfortunately, barbecue sauce is usually full of sugar. Common ingredients include ketchup, maple syrup, brown sugar, and molasses.
Do your smile a favor and opt for this sugar-free barbecue sauce instead!
How to make sugar-free barbecue sauce
Ingredients
- 3 6 oz cans of tomato paste
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of sugar substitute
- 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons yellow mustard
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 2 bouillon cubes dissolved in ½ cup water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent.
- Add the bouillon in water to the saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and add all remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring often.
- Optional: Once the sauce has simmered, set aside and cool completely. Add the sauce to a blender and blend until smooth.
Note: This sugar-free barbecue sauce will keep in the fridge for about a week and can be kept in the freezer for up to 2 months in an airtight container.
*Updated July 2023