Tangy, Bold Keto BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

• 6 oz tomato paste (in a 6 oz can) ((170 g))
• 2 cans water (use the tomato paste can) ((12 oz/ 340 g))
• 1/2 can apple cider vinegar (use the can to measure) ((3 oz/ 85 g))
• 1/2 can red wine vinegar (use the can to measure) ((3 oz/ 85 g))
• 1/3 cup Low carb brown sugar
• 1/2 cup diced onion ((2 oz/ 57 g))
• 1 tsp minced garlic ((1 large clove))
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 3/4 tsp ground chipotle pepper
• 1 tsp Hickory Liquid Smoke
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 4 tbsp butter ((to be added after cooking))

Instructions

1. 1

   Add the first 10 ingredients into a medium saucepan and simmer for 45 minutes (or longer if you prefer a thicker sauce).

2. 2

   Measure the remaining ingredients into the BBQ sauce and blend with a stick blender (or use a blender) until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings. Taste the next day and adjust further as it will mellow upon cooling. This results in a tangy sauce. (SEE BELOW FOR A VARIATION.)

3. 3

   Cool completely, pour into a clean air tight container, and refrigerate up to 10 days.

4. 4

   VARIATION: Saute the onions and garlic in 1 tbsp butter until softened, then add the rest of the ingredients. Add the remaining butter after cooking. This results in a more mellow flavored sauce.

5. 5

   Makes 2 1/2 - 3 cups. Serving size is 2 tbsp and is 1 net carb per serving.