Bold and Tangy, this Keto BBQ Sauce brings huge barbecue flavor.

Make this Southern style Keto BBQ Sauce to use as a basting sauce, marinade, or dipping sauce for all of your favorite low carb meat dishes.

Your keto BBQ game is going to be amazing with this delicious sauce by your side.

KETO BBQ SAUCE RECIPE

A good keto BBQ sauce can really bring a recipe to a new level, flavor wise.

On a keto diet, you may be eating a good amount of meat. Chicken, steaks, and pork chops are all excellent high protein keto meals. Why eat plain, under seasoned meat when you can eat it smothered in this sugar free BBQ sauce that you made yourself? 

Store bought barbecue sauces are often filled with tons of sugar, but sugar isn't needed when you have a Keto BBQ Sauce with this much rich, tangy, savory flavor. 

And while you may find Keto BBQ sauces at the grocery store, isn't this way much more fun?

The keto bbq sauces that I've bought to try have been too sweet for me. I actually find that the less sugar I eat, the less sweet foods I like! So this non sweet keto BBQ sauce is perfect.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

• You can enjoy bragging rights at your next backyard party when you tell everyone that you made the Keto BBQ Sauce from scratch. 
• It's fast and easy to make. Put together this Keto BBQ Sauce Recipe in 15 minutes with ingredients you probably already have on hand.
• A low carb BBQ sauce tastes good with everything from grilled meats to pizza. You won't run out of uses for this delicious sauce.
• There is no added sugar, and no sugar alternatives in this recipe, however you can add a bit if you prefer.
• This recipe for homemade keto bbq sauce is sugar free,low carb, gluten free, paleo, Whole30, and vegan.

INGREDIENTS IN KETO BBQ SAUCE

Tomato Sauce - Canned tomato sauce gives body and a natural sweetness to this BBQ Sauce Recipe.

Filtered Water - To mix everything together evenly.

Balsamic Vinegar - The deep flavor of balsamic adds a ton of character to the sauce, don’t skip this!

Apple Cider Vinegar - Another flavor must in this recipe – apple cider vinegar gives the perfect tang. 

Coconut Aminos - For a hit of umami.

Salt - The universal seasoning. Add as directed in the recipe or adjust to your taste. 

Garlic Powder - A savory pinch of flavor from garlic powder is perfect with the other ingredients here. 

Onion Powder - For flavor and balance.

Paprika - Adds flavor, spice, and color to your BBQ sauce.

These ingredients also make this a Whole30 BBQ sauce.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you.

HOW TO MAKE KETO BBQ SAUCE

1. Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat until it starts to boil.
3. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Reduce heat and continue simmering, stirring often, until the sauce has thickened a bit.
4. Use right away or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.

HOW TO STORE KETO BBQ SAUCE

This Keto BBQ Sauce recipe will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or up to 3 months in the freezer. 

Make a double batch of this recipe so that you always have it on hand to add to your meat dishes. 

WHY SHOULD I USE COCONUT AMINOS?

The reason most people choose to use coconut aminos in place of soy sauce is for health reasons. I use coconut aminos in this recipe to keep it gluten free. Coconut aminos come from the sap of the coconut tree rather than being made from soy, and are often lower in sodium than soy sauce.

If gluten, wheat, or soy aren't foods you avoid, then you can use regular or low sodium soy sauce in place of the coconut aminos in this bbq sauce recipe.

WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE ALL OF THE INGREDIENTS?

Each of the ingredients we put in to this homemade keto BBQ is important to getting the flavor right. Each ingredient has a job, and together they make a really amazing, balanced sugar free BBQ sauce.

If you don't have everything right now, I really suggest that you head to the store, rather than trying to leave out key flavor notes.

That said, you can add things to the sauce, or use the below as a guide for making substitutions that we've already tested for you.

VARIATIONS ON KETO BBQ SAUCE

There are so many ways that you can edit this sugar free bbq sauce recipe to make it your own. Try one of these Keto BBQ Sauce variations to suit your own barbecue preferences. 

• For a smokey keto BBQ sauce, reduce the balsamic vinegar to 2 tablespoons, add 2 tablespoons granulated sweetener like Lakanto, and 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke.
• For a spicier keto BBQ sauce add 2-3 tablespoons of dried chili peppers and reduce the balsamic vinegar to 3 tablespoons.
• For a sweeter keto BBQ sauce, reduce the balsamic to 2 tablespoons and add 2-3 tablespoons granulated sweetener like Lakanto.

IS BBQ KETO?

BBQ is, at its essence, meat that has been smoked or grilled. We know that in general, meat is high in protein and fat and low in carbs, so yes, BBQ is Keto!

In order to keep your smoked or grilled meat dishes keto, it's important that you pay attention to the sauces that you add.

That's why this keto bbq sauce recipe is so great because you will know that you aren't loading up your meal with added sugar.

IS BBQ SAUCE KETO FRIENDLY?

Typically bottled BBQ sauces are not keto friendly, since they are sweetened with sugar and often high fructose corn syrup.

Homemade BBQ sauce recipes, and those used by the popular BBQ restaurants are also going to be full of things like sugar, honey, maple syrup, and fruit syrups. None of that is going to be helpful for your keto way of eating.

This recipe allows you to enjoy BBQ sauce that you made yourself and that is sugar free and keto friendly.

CAN I EAT BBQ AT A RESTAURANT ON KETO?

It's not going to be easy, but you can enjoy food at a bbq restaurant while sticking to a keto diet. The best tips I can give are to order your meat plain, without any sauce, and avoid adding sauce to the BBQ.

Dry BBQ isn't really something I enjoy, so I generally try to eat BBQ at home where I can be sure I have lots of this delicious keto sauce on hand.

ENJOY THIS KETO BBQ SAUCE ON

• Grilled meals, like keto hamburgers, sausages, or Keto Pork Chops.
• BBQ Sauce is delicious added into or on top of Keto Meatloaf or Keto Meatballs.
• Keto Chicken Wings are irresistible when coated with this savory, tangy sauce.
• Drizzle Keto BBQ Sauce on servings of Keto Cheeseburger Casserole or Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole to give them a smoky, bbq flavor.
• Mix your low carb BBQ sauce with shredded chicken to make BBQ chicken sandwiches on your favorite low carb rolls.
• A side of this low carb BBQ sauce goes with all of your meaty low carb meals.

What to Serve with Keto BBQ

My Keto Cornbread makes a great side to any keto BBQ. Serve it alongside these Keto Brussels for the perfect balanced low carb meal.

You might also like Keto Coleslaw or Keto Broccoli Salad with your BBQ dinner.

For dessert, allow me to suggest a slice of this Keto Lemon Cake.

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