Ingredients
1/2 cup low sugar ketchup
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar alternative
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1-Combine ingredients: In a small saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup low sugar ketchup, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons brown sugar alternative, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar-free Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon salt until smooth.
2-Simmer the sauce: Place the saucepan over medium heat, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally; if a thicker consistency is desired, whisk in 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum during the last minute of cooking.
3-Finish and adjust seasoning: Once the sauce coats the back of a spoon, remove from heat; taste and adjust with extra vinegar for tang, more salt, a few drops of liquid smoke, or 1 teaspoon smoked paprika as needed.
Last Step:
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💡 For deeper color and richness, stir in 1 teaspoon of dark soy sauce or tamari (make sure it’s unsweetened).
🌶️ Add a pinch of cayenne, chipotle powder, or a few dashes of sugar-free hot sauce for a spicy kick.
❄️ Store leftovers in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Keto, Low Carb, Sugar-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0