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    Sugar Free BBQ Sauce (Paleo, Keto, Whole30)

    May 25, 2018 Updated: May 25, 2018 by Lisa Wells / 8 Comments

    This quick and easy sugar-free barbecue sauce recipe is naturally sweet and tangy, and you can make it in about 10 minutes! It's low carb, paleo, keto and Whole30 friendly.

    Sugar-free peach BBQ sauce

    Sugar Free BBQ Sauce

    I am a huge fan of barbecue sauce, but I'll admit I haven't had much of it lately. I avoid bottled sauces since they generally have a lot of processed food ingredients like high fructose corn syrup. And most homemade barbecue sauce recipes start with ketchup, have a lot of added sugar, or have to cook for hours.

    I wanted to come up with one that was quick and easy, with just a few real food ingredients (bonus, they are all simple ingredients I keep in my pantry!). My paleo peach barbecue sauce recipe has no ketchup and no added sugar or sweeteners. And you can cook it in about 10 minutes!

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    How to make homemade BBQ Sauce

    Barbecue sauce has to have some sweetness, a tangy kick, a little smokiness and a little heat. This sauce gets its sweetness from peaches. I used frozen peaches because that's all I had. But I think it would be even better with fresh peaches.

    The sauce's tanginess comes from apple cider vinegar. I used bacon fat (from sugar-free bacon) to cook the shallots, so that adds a little smokiness and rich flavor. And the chipotle pepper flakes add a little smoky heat. With just a quick saute, a little simmering and blending it all together, you've got a delicious barbecue sauce.

    Homemade peach BBQ sauce in glass jar

    This sugar-free barbecue sauce is amazing on pulled pork (I've got a great trick for making pulled pork in the slow cooker). And I love it on burgers, ribs, or grilled chicken. But I've got some turkey thighs in the fridge that are calling out for this yummy paleo peach barbecue sauce. So that's what's for dinner tonight.

    Sugar Free BBQ Sauce Recipe

    This easy homemade barbecue sauce recipe has no added sugar or sweeteners. 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 10 mins
    Total Time: 15 mins
    Servings: 20 servings (about 2-½ cups)
    Course: Sauce
    Cuisine: Southern
    Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Keto, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30
    Author: Lisa Wells

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon bacon fat or coconut oil
    • ¼ cup chopped shallot
    • 1 cup sliced peaches thawed if frozen
    • 1 7- ounce jar organic tomato paste
    • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
    • ¼ cup water
    • 2 teaspoons coconut aminos
    • ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon chipotle pepper flakes to taste
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions

    • Cook shallots in bacon fat until soft, about 3 - 5 minutes.
    • Add remaining ingredients and simmer stirring frequently for about 5 minutes.
    • Transfer to high-speed blender and blend until smooth.

    Notes

    For vegan/vegetarian: use coconut oil for cooking fat
    Serving size is 2 tablespoons.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 19kcal Carbohydrates: 3g Protein: 0g Fat: 0g Saturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 160mg Potassium: 131mg Fiber: 0g Sugar: 2g Vitamin A: 200IU Vitamin C: 3mg Calcium: 4mg Iron: 0.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Sage

      March 30, 2014 at 2:02 pm

      This looks delicious! How necessary is the coconut aminos to this dish? Can I substitute with coconut oil? I'm a paleo newbie and still in the gathering stage of new ingredients.

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      • Lisa

        March 31, 2014 at 5:30 pm

        Hi Sage, the coconut aminos are a paleo substitute for soy sauce. The flavor is a little sweeter than soy sauce, and it adds depth of flavor and saltiness.

        Reply
    2. Jeff Hoover

      June 18, 2017 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars
      How long will this last in my fridge in a mason jar?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        June 19, 2017 at 1:28 pm

        Hi Jeff, I like to use it within a week or so.

        Reply
    3. Michelle Shilts

      June 09, 2021 at 7:25 am

      I am wondering if I could leave out the fruit and used Splenda or Stevia instead? And how do I get your recipes emailed to my email?

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      • Lisa

        June 10, 2021 at 12:42 pm

        Hi Michelle, I haven't tested it without the fruit so I don't know if it would work.

        You can sign up for my email list here.

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    4. Liz

      June 10, 2021 at 11:34 am

      I am allergic to peach fuzz, there for I don't eat peaches, what can I substitute?

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      • Lisa

        June 10, 2021 at 12:33 pm

        Hi Liz, if you can eat nectarines they would be a good substitute.

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