Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce

This 10-minute sugar free BBQ sauce requires no cooking and contains just a few simple ingredients and no added sugar.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 26kcal

Place the tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and sweetener in a medium bowl or jar.
¾ cup tomato paste, ¾ cup aged balsamic vinegar, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 2 tablespoons liquid sugar-free sweetener
Use a hand whisk to whisk everything together until well-blended.
Use immediately in your favorite recipe, or cover and refrigerate for up to a week.

This recipe makes about 1.5 cups of sauce.
While it's important to use aged balsamic vinegar, stick with one with about 5 grams of sugar per tablespoon. Those with 10 grams of sugar per tablespoon are too sweet, at least to my palate.
Saltiness and sweetness preferences are highly personal. Adjust to taste.
While it's OK to use this sauce immediately after you mix it, it's even better to make it an hour or so ahead of time and let it rest at room temperature, allowing the flavors to meld. Just make sure to give it another stir before using it.
You can store this sauce in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to a week. Remember to stir it again before using it.
You can also freeze it in a freezer-safe container for up to three months and thaw it overnight in the fridge. If you'd like to freeze small quantities, use an ice cube tray. Once the cubes are frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag.