Introduction
Summer is here and what better way to enjoy the warm weather than to fire up the grill and cook some delicious barbeque? However, if you are following a low carb diet, finding the perfect BBQ sauce can be a challenge. Most store-bought BBQ sauces are loaded with sugar and carbs, which can throw you off your diet. But fear not, we have the perfect low carb BBQ sauce recipe that will satisfy your cravings without sabotaging your diet.Ingredients
To make this delicious low carb BBQ sauce, you will need the following ingredients:- 1 can of tomato paste (6 oz)
- 1 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Now that you have all the ingredients, it's time to start making the sauce. Follow these simple steps:- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the tomato paste, water, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard.
- Stir well until all the ingredients are combined.
- Add the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool down to room temperature.
- Once cooled, you can use the sauce right away or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.