Low Carb BBQ Sauce- Our Most Requested Keto Friendly Recipe! (2024)

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This is my most requested recipe yet! Enjoy the summer (or any day really) with our low carb BBQ sauce recipe that is keto friendly and refined sugar free. Only 2 net carbs per serving compared to 18 in the store bought. A little sweet and a little smokey, perfectly balanced keto barbecue sauce.

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Low Carb BBQ Sauce

Refined Sugar Free and Keto Friendly

It is that time of year again! Warm weather, school is coming to an end, family get-together's and of course BBQ's. Grilling is my favorite way of cooking. During the season I really don't think I turn the stove on, except for breakfast or rainy days. When I switched to a low carb lifestyle I was nervous that I would have to give up Barbecue sauce. The carb count is SO HIGH!

Sugar Free BBQ Sauce Recipe

After examining the labels of every single Barbecue sauce in the local stores and pricing low carb options online; I decided not to settle or go broke trying to find the perfect barbecue sauce for my low carb life. Realizing there were few changes to make this keto and low carb approved, I decided to make my own Barbecue sauce. My sugar free BBQ sauce recipe is refined sugar free and versatile, allowing you to choose what brand sweetener to use. It is a combination of sweet & smokey with just a hint of spice. It can be easily customized to fit your favorite flavor profile. See notes below*

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What Sweetener To Use for Keto BBQ Sauce

For this keto friendly low carb BBQ sauce recipe we chose to use Lakanto brand gold sweetener. Lakanto is a brand of monkfruit based sweetener and products. I use a variety of sweetener brands and types in my recipes, it really depends on what it is. A lot of kitchen testing goes in to selecting the right type. For this sauce we felt the Lakanto Gold, brown sugar substitute, tasted best, however you can use whatever you like.

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Making Our Low Carb BBQ Sauce

Makes about 1 pint. Serving Size about 2 tablespoons.

  • ¼ cup LakantoGold brown sugar substitute OR sweetener of your choice
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons real butter
  • 1can tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)

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Instructions

  1. In a sauce pan over medium heat, add sweetener, vinegars and water. Mix until sweetener is dissolved.
  2. Add tomato paste and remaining ingredients. Stir until fully combined. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer.
  3. Let simmer about 15 minutes to incorporate all ingredients and build flavor. Flavor will come through the longer the BBQ sauce simmers and/or sets in the fridge.

RECIPE NOTES*

  • If you like a thinner sauce, add a touch more water until desired texture is reached.
  • If you like a more bitter sauce, add a little more vinegar.
  • Go easy with the liquid smoke, a little goes a long way!
  • This recipe is very easily adaptable to different sweeteners. Using a white sweetener will result in a sauce that is more red in color.
  • The butter makes a nice glossy finish and helps the sauce adhere to whatever you brush it on.

Store in pint sized mason jar refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. Mix well before using.

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Yield: 1 pint

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Our most requested low carb keto friendly recipe yet!

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Sukrin Gold brown sugar substitute OR sweetener of your choice
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons real butter
  • 1 can tomato paste- 6 oz
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional

Instructions

  1. In a sauce pan over medium, add sweetener, vinegars and water. Mix until sweetener is dissolved.
  2. Add tomato paste and remaining ingredients. Stir until fully combined. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer.
  3. Let simmer about 15 minutes to incorporate all ingredients and build flavor.
  4. NOTES*
  5. If you like a thinner sauce, add a touch more water until desired thickness is reached.
  6. If you like a more sour sauce, add a little more vinegar.
  7. Go easy with the liquid smoke, a little goes a long way!
  8. This recipe is very easily adaptable to different sweeteners. Using a white sweetener will result in a sauce that is more red in color.
  9. The butter makes a nice glossy finish and helps the sauce adhere to whatever you brush it on.
  10. Store in pint sized mason jar refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information:

Yield: 32Serving Size: 1 Tbsp
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 18Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gProtein: 0g

Nutrition facts are auto- populated by the app for this recipe card, numbers may vary. For best results, input your exact brand ingredients into a recipe analyzer like Verywell or MyFitnessPal.

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Owner & Lead Recipe Developer for It's Simple! since 2015, where you will find our best Family Favorites & Keto Low Carb Dishes with Helpful Cooking Tips & Hints in each post. Many Thanks for Stopping By, Enjoy!

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FAQs

Can you eat barbecue sauce on the keto diet? ›

You can absolutely enjoy keto barbecue even if you're following a low-carb diet. Barbecue sauce often hides a lot of sugar, so you'll just need to make sure you pick a keto BBQ sauce to slather on your meat.

Is Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce keto friendly? ›

If you follow the keto diet, you already know to avoid refined sugar as much as possible and any sugar you do consume is included in your carb limit of approximately 50 grams per day (which means you don't have a lot of wiggle room). Luckily, Sweet Baby Ray's has you covered.

What barbecue is keto friendly? ›

Ribs are a quintessential barbecue food and lend themselves to the keto diet well given their naturally high fat content. Ribs are also surprisingly simple to prepare. Mixing together just a few common spices makes a flavor-packed and sugar-free dry rub that is sure to be a hit!

How many net carbs are in Ray's no sugar added barbecue sauce? ›

Ray's No Sugar Added Original Barbeque Sauce (2 tbsp) contains 4g total carbs, 3g net carbs, 0g fat, 1g protein, and 15 calories.

What kind of sauce is keto friendly? ›

Keto practitioners incorporate a variety of different condiments into their diets, including hot sauce, low-carb BBQ sauce, sugar-free ketchup, mustard, ranch dressing, mayonnaise, guacamole, soy sauce, sour cream, and more.

Is peanut butter keto? ›

Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.

What sauces are not keto friendly? ›

Ketchup, tomato sauce, and tomato paste are not very keto friendly. Tomatoes are one of the higher carb veggies and there are usually some added sugars in there. That being said, there are some great options out there for lower sugar versions but they still have some carbs.

Which barbecue sauce has the least sugar? ›

So we worked hard to make sure that Ray's No Sugar Added Barbecue sauces deliver sweet, smoky and tangy flavor with only 1g of sugar per serving. All that's left for you to do is pop the cap, lay it on thick and enjoy the signature barbecue flavor only Ray can deliver. The Sauce is the Boss!

Can I eat barbecue ribs on keto? ›

These dry rub ribs are so tender, they practically melt in your mouth. With my sugar-free dry rub recipe, they are paleo and keto friendly. After a long slow braising, you can grill them or broil them. Seriously the best low carb ribs recipe ever.

Is rotisserie chicken keto? ›

Yes, rotisserie chicken is keto-friendly. It's a carb-free option and a great source of protein (20-25 grams of protein per portion size). But you need to be careful about the part of the whole chicken you eat since some options have a high-fat content (mostly from saturated fats).

Which deli meats are keto? ›

Cold meats that are keto-friendly include most deli meats, like sliced turkey, ham, and roast beef. Most cold cuts and keto deli meats contain additives to extend their shelf life, so they may have small amounts of carbs.

Is Sweet Baby Ray's sugar free keto-friendly? ›

Sweet Baby Ray's New No Sugar Barbecue Sauce Is Keto-Friendly And Vegan. Each serving has only 1 gram of net carbs. Memorial Day is the unofficial kick-off to the summer season. Even if you're spending the holiday at home this year, your day likely entails a barbecue.

Does the sugar in BBQ sauce cook off? ›

Sugar burns between 260ºF to 275ºF, and leaves behind a bitter, sharp taste. If you're using a fruit BBQ sauce, those natural sugars will burn at an even lower temperature.

Can you eat BBQ sauce on keto? ›

Yes, you can enjoy keto barbecue! But barbecue sauce often hides a lot of sugar, so you'll need to make sure you pick a keto-friendly barbecue sauce to slather on your meat. These are some of the best store-bought keto barbecue sauces you can buy (with a homemade BBQ option for inveterate DIYers).

Is BBQ sauce high in carbs? ›

Carbs. Barbecue sauce is a significant source of carbohydrates, with up to 17 grams in two tablespoons. The carbs in barbecue sauce come primarily from added sugar, with tomato sauce accounting for the rest. Many brands list high fructose corn syrup or other sweeteners as their first ingredient.

Is mayo keto friendly? ›

Keto Mayo Nutrition Information

Mayonnaise is the perfect condiment for the Keto Diet because it consists of high fat, low protein, and zero carbohydrates. It also has many health benefits that can help you maintain Ketosis and achieve your weight loss goals on the Keto diet.

Is ketchup keto friendly? ›

Is Ketchup Keto? Traditional store bought ketchup is not keto. It's made with added sugar, or even worse, high fructose corn syrup. There are some sugar free ketchup brands, but most of them use artificial sweeteners like sucralose.

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