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Low Sugar BBQ Sauce with Ketchup

Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe

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An easy low sugar BBQ sauce recipe with half as much sugar as other recipes! How to make homemade BBQ sauce with ketchup in just 15 minutes.
Course Dip, Lunch & Dinner
Cuisine American, Barbecue
Keyword barbecue sauce, bbq sauce, bbq sauce with ketchup, homemade barbecue sauce, homemade bbq sauce, low sugar barbecue sauce, low sugar bbq sauce
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 3 cups
Calories 15
Author Alyssia Sheikh

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ketchup (I used True Made Foods low sugar ketchup)
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ⅓ cup coconut sugar* (or brown sugar)
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp ground mustard
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp onion powder

Instructions

  • Combine all sauce ingredients in a saucepan over high heat.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Allow to cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring regularly until reduced.
  • Serve and enjoy immediately with pulled pork, chicken, or your favorite protein.
  • Allow to cool completely before storing. Transfer to an airtight container or jar, cover with a lid, and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
  • Yields~3 cups homemade BBQ sauce.

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Notes

*Note on Sugar Content:

This low sugar BBQ sauce recipe contains about half as much sugar as most homemade BBQ sauce recipes! If you prefer a sweeter sauce, feel free to use up to double the listed sugar content (⅔ cup coconut or brown sugar). Or, to lower the sugar content even more, start with just 3 Tbsp coconut or brown sugar and sweeten to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Tbsp | Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.4g | Sugar: 3.3g