This easy low carb BBQ sauce is totally going to blow your mind. It requires no cooking, just whisk together the ingredients and you’ve got the best BBQ sauce on the planet. Sweet, smoky, tangy and totally sugar free!
You are simply not going to believe how easy this low carb sugar free BBQ sauce is. I can’t even believe it and I’ve been making it for a few weeks. Every time I make it, I think to myself that the last time must have been a fluke. That maybe I am dreaming, that nothing THIS easy can be THIS good.
But it is. Every time. This truly is the easiest and best low carb BBQ sauce I’ve ever tried. That includes my own homemade versions and the store-bought versions too. And the funny part is, I whipped it up one evening when I was in a hurry, just trying to find a quick sauce to add to our pulled pork. I didn’t expect much from it, so when I tasted it, I was stunned.
It was so good, I had to write down the ingredients as quickly as possible. And then I had to try making it it again and again, to make sure I wasn’t dreaming.
Sugar Free BBQ Sauce In Minutes
Check out the video in the recipe card to see just how easy this keto friendly BBQ Sauce is to make!
What’s so special about this low carb BBQ sauce?
Well for one thing, it requires no cooking. None whatsoever. Which means you can whip it up in about 3 minutes flat, whenever you want. You can’t get much easier than that!
Ingredients
BBQ sauce should be sweet and I used the new Swerve Brown as a brown sugar substitute. This stuff is phenomenal. If you haven’t tried it yet, I urge you to go grab some as soon as possible. I’ve tried several others and this is the best brown sugar sub by far! And because you don’t cook the sauce, it doesn’t re-crystallize at all. It’s not gritty either, as long as you take the time to whisk it well.
For the base of the sauce, I used the new unsweetened ketchup from Primal Kitchen. Also an excellent new keto product! It’s only 2g total carbs per tablespoon, far lower than other low carb and sugar free ketchups. Now, if you can’t get hold of some, then you can always whisk together 3 tablespoons of tomato paste with about 5 or 6 tablespoons of water. You will want to add a bit more sweetener, salt, and a pinch of cloves to your low carb BBQ sauce to make up for it.
For the the spiciness, I used chipotle powder. Chipotles are smoked jalapeños and you can purchase them ground into a fine powder. I use chipotle powder frequently in my cooking so I recommend it as a good addition to your spice cabinet. Chile powder is a decent substitute for this sauce but you may want a pinch of cayenne too, to kick it up a notch.
For some serious smokiness, consider adding a bit of liquid smoke. I made it optional in this recipe but it really takes it to a whole new level.
Some apple cider vinegar for tanginess, some garlic powder because garlic is awesome, and some salt.
Whisk whisk whisk together until the sugar substitute dissolves. And you’re done.
How to use it?
Oh friends, you are going to want to slather it on everything, I promise you. I’ve done pulled pork, I’ve done ribs, I’ve done chicken wings, all made extra special with the addition of this sugar free BBQ sauce.
Oh and I have a very special recipe coming for you in a few days! Keto Smoked BBQ Meatloaf. I am so excited to share this recipe, as it was amazingly delicious. Hang tight for that one!
And because this low carb sauce takes only a few minutes to make, with no cooking, you can whip it up any time the urge strikes. Give it go, I promise you will love it.
Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar-free ketchup, I highly recommend Primal Kitchen
- 3 tbsp Brown Sugar Swerve
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tbsp liquid smoke , optional but highly recommended
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk all the ingredients together until the brown sugar substitute dissolves, about 2 minutes.
- That's it. That's all. You're done. Go slather it on some delicious grilled meat!
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Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.
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Hello, Any suggestions re a substitute with something else for the Whiskey? I know the alcohol evaporates but a family member doesn’t want Whiskey used. Many thanks Carolyn!
Has anyone tried to make ahead a day or two before use? Does the homemade BBQ sauce keep well in the fridge?
Amazing! I used Wholesum Yum’s recipe for keto ketchup. The only change I made to this recipe was to add smoked paprika instead of liquid smoke and chipotle powder because I was out of liquid smoke, and I really wanted the smoke flavor. It is better than Sweet Baby Ray’s. That’s saying something!
De-frickin-licious!
Easy and quick, no one will know you didn’t slave over the stove for this sauce! Instant pot pulled meat and this sauce is all you need for a delicious dinner!
Very tasty! I’ve made it several times now.
This bbq sauce is just so great. It is a staple in our household and it’s better than any regular, commercial bbq sauce out there. It comes together in about two minutes, using ingredients we always have on hand, and nobody ever guesses it’s made without added sugars. We use it with burgers, ribs, chicken wings, steak, eggs… It’s unbeatable.
I am so delighted you think so!
This is my new go to bbq sauce. I’ve tried others that weren’t bad, but yours is so easy & tasty, it’s all I make now. I don’t like ketchup so I never have any on hand, I always make this with the tomato paste so thanks for including that substitution.
I just left a review about your delicious ribs and now I need to add you Low Carb BBQ sauce review. My daughter on a low carb diet loves it and my teenage granddaughter (not low carb) prefers it to any bottled sauce. They prefer this sauce without the sweetener, but I love a sweeter sauce. Thanks for adding Golden Monk Fruit. We love your recipes.
So great to hear!
I am just so mad at myself! I think I have tried every LC BBQ sauce out there & they are all disappointing. This is perfect & so easy! I didn’t think I had any chipotle powder but found a pack I had gotten as a sample from Spice House. How did I not know about this stuff? Yum! Also had a bottle of the Primal Kitchen ketchup in the pantry, I don’t care for a lot of their stuff so wasn’t sure I wanted to try it. It is actually very good to my surprise. Highly recommend the Swerve brown sugar, so much better than others. Oh & the liquid smoke isn’t optional in my opinion! Thanks for saving my summer!
This is a keeper! No cooking, how easy! We had it on Instant Pot Pulled Pork and it was so good! Thank you for the great recipe!
This is absolutely the best bbq sauce period. I took it to a family barbecue and it was gobbled up by adults and kids alike. Everyone was choosing the lowcarb ribs over the regular. I love that it is so easy to make. Thank you for this incredible recipe
I’m not keto but trying to lower carbs to lose weight because I’m prediabetic. Also on a major budget because of job loss & starting over as a trucker.
I cook most food I eat on the road and this looks like a keeper.
Will try Traderr Joe’s organic ketchup ( better price point) but I’m certain my body does not like erythriol so swerve is out. So perhaps brown sugar stevia or leaving out sweetness and focusing on smoke & heat may be better.
Thanks for posting this as it gives me a jumping off point.
Love your dry rub recipe. It’s a little similar to the creole seasoning recipe I found on gumbo pages.com. I’d been toying with using that but this likely is a bit better.
Again thank you so much for posting this.
This sauce is so easy and tastes amazing!! Thank you so much for the recipe. I used Splenda Brown Sugar since I didn’t have Swerve on hand.
I love this sauce! Awesomely delicious. The simply best, so easy to make. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I hope you& your family are doing good thru the pandemic.
Have used this recipe multiple Times. Still so so so good