Categories: low carb
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 6-oz cans Tomato paste
- 1/2 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup Powdered erythritol (or any sweetener of choice, preferably either powdered or liquid)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Liquid hickory smoke
- 2 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Chili powder
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper (or more if you like it hot)
- 1 1/2 cup Water (approximate amount - see instructions)
Directions
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Whisk all ingredients together in a saucepan, adding the water last. Start with a cup of water, then whisk in a bit more at a time, until it reaches a consistency slightly thinner than barbecue sauce. I ended up using about 1 1/2 cups of water, but it will vary depending on how thick your tomato paste is.
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Bring to a gentle boil at medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
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Taste and adjust sweetener or cayenne pepper if you prefer the sauce to be sweeter or spicier. If it’s still thicker than you like, you can stir in additional water, a tablespoon at a time, until reaching desired consistency.