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Mickey
Mickey Posts: 19,674
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Anyone have a non-sugar BBQ sauce recipe laying around that is still good?

Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • Spaightlabs
    Spaightlabs Posts: 2,349
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    Mickey - no sugar like absolute zero (no lime juice, no molasses, no nothing?), or no added refined sugar?


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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Spaightlabs said:
    Mickey - no sugar like absolute zero (no lime juice, no molasses, no nothing?), or no added refined sugar?


    Sorry. Just no added brown, white, etc. No molasses. No refined sugar. 
    Thanks for picking this up. 
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • Spaightlabs
    Spaightlabs Posts: 2,349
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    I've made this one in the past and it's pretty good...

    https://thehealthyfoodie.com/smoky-hot-bbq-sauce/ 


    You doing a Whole 30, Paleo or Keto thing or just cleaning up the diet?  
    or are you cooking for someone who is?

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Trying Keto and having success after 2 weeks. 
    I can eat all the protein i want (this works for me). 
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Spaightlabs said:
    I've made this one in the past and it's pretty good...

    https://thehealthyfoodie.com/smoky-hot-bbq-sauce/ 


    You doing a Whole 30, Paleo or Keto thing or just cleaning up the diet?  
    or are you cooking for someone who is?

    Keto for me. Wife thinks I’m overweight (RN’s have no sense of humor). 
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Spaightlabs said:
    I've made this one in the past and it's pretty good...

    https://thehealthyfoodie.com/smoky-hot-bbq-sauce/ 


    You doing a Whole 30, Paleo or Keto thing or just cleaning up the diet?  
    or are you cooking for someone who is?

    Thanks but looking for lower carbs (this has 16 net). 
    Thanks
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • Spaightlabs
    Spaightlabs Posts: 2,349
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    If you were 8 inches taller you'd probably be underweight.

    Good luck on your keto voyage, it does work well.  Some people struggle like crazy to get off the carbs and fight against that the whole time. If you can beat the carb/sugar cravings it's pretty easy to stick to.

    I found that I often had to eat a pile of shrimp sautéed in garlic at the end of the day to meet my macros.  Not a bad way to end the day.  Shrimp are like the fruit of the ocean.
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Spaightlabs said:
    If you were 8 inches taller you'd probably be underweight.

    Good luck on your keto voyage, it does work well.  Some people struggle like crazy to get off the carbs and fight against that the whole time. If you can beat the carb/sugar cravings it's pretty easy to stick to.

    I found that I often had to eat a pile of shrimp sautéed in garlic at the end of the day to meet my macros.  Not a bad way to end the day.  Shrimp are like the fruit of the ocean.
    Funny, the sugar cravings were never there. This from a guy who had 6 dozen Krispy Cream donuts delivered every day to my service dept waiting room. Yes i was in for 4 every morning. 
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • The_Stache
    The_Stache Posts: 1,153
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    Stole this off of a web site:

    Low Carb BBQ sauce

    Makes about 1 pint. Serving Size about 2 tablespoons.

    • 1/4 cup Lakanto Gold brown sugar substitute OR sweetener of your choice
    • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
    • 1/4 cup white vinegar
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 2 tablespoons real butter
    • 1 can tomato paste
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon dry yellow mustard
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
    • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
    You may also check out the Lakanto Web site... lots of Keto friendly sweetners

    Good luck...

    Kirkland, TN
    2 LBGE, 1 MM


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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
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    Do you want to use xyletol? That's what some use as a sweetener on low carb diets.

    Most NC sauces are no sugar. 

    One part vinegar, ketchup  and water. 
    Red pepper flake
    Butter
    Lemon juice
    Black pepper 
    Salt

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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
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    I believe John Henry has a line called life balance Regulator sauce. It’s delicious. Check it out. 
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  • bikesAndBBQ
    bikesAndBBQ Posts: 284
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    NC low lands can be made with just vinegar (ACV or white), salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.  
    Pittsburgh, PA. LBGE
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    tarheelmatt said:
    Do you want to use xyletol? That's what some use as a sweetener on low carb diets.

    Most NC sauces are no sugar. 

    One part vinegar, ketchup  and water. 
    Red pepper flake
    Butter
    Lemon juice
    Black pepper 
    Salt

    Ketchup either has sugar or corn syrup.
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    Gulfcoastguy said:
    tarheelmatt said:
    Do you want to use xyletol? That's what some use as a sweetener on low carb diets.

    Most NC sauces are no sugar. 

    One part vinegar, ketchup  and water. 
    Red pepper flake
    Butter
    Lemon juice
    Black pepper 
    Salt

    Ketchup either has sugar or corn syrup.
    Yep, you're right. Good catch  

    You can do eastern style and omit ketchup or use tomato paste. 
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    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
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    Gulfcoastguy said:
    tarheelmatt said:
    Do you want to use xyletol? That's what some use as a sweetener on low carb diets.

    Most NC sauces are no sugar. 

    One part vinegar, ketchup  and water. 
    Red pepper flake
    Butter
    Lemon juice
    Black pepper 
    Salt

    Ketchup either has sugar or corn syrup.

    Was trying to edit, but when I was doing a keto diet, I made my own ketchup. Was pretty good. 
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    Thomasville, NC
    My YouTube Channel - The Hungry Hussey
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  • Dave in Florida
    Dave in Florida Posts: 1,157
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    I am also doing Keto, down 32 lbs since Jan.  This is the store bought sauce I have been using.  https://www.ghughessugarfree.com/sf-bbq-sauce
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    Welcome to the Swamp.....GO GATORS!!!!
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,757
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    elderwards using a sugar substitute...maybe pure monkfruit

    • 1 C white vinegar
    • 1 C cider vinegar
    • 1 Tbs. sugar (Hawaii style when you can)
    • 1 Tbs. cayenne pepper (fresh ones split 2 of em instead soak 2 days or more is best)
    • 1 Tbs. Tabasco sauce
    • 1 tsp. kosher salt
    • 1 tsp. cracked black pepper

    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
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    Mickey said:
    Anyone have a non-sugar BBQ sauce recipe laying around that is still good?


    Do you live near a Kroger? This isn't homemade but I didn't notice it being very sweet at all. Not sure if it has any sugar


    Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    tarheelmatt said:
    Gulfcoastguy said:
    tarheelmatt said:
    Do you want to use xyletol? That's what some use as a sweetener on low carb diets.

    Most NC sauces are no sugar. 

    One part vinegar, ketchup  and water. 
    Red pepper flake
    Butter
    Lemon juice
    Black pepper 
    Salt

    Ketchup either has sugar or corn syrup.

    Was trying to edit, but when I was doing a keto diet, I made my own ketchup. Was pretty good. 
    please tell me about your made up ketchup.....please
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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    Dave in Florida said:
    I am also doing Keto, down 32 lbs since Jan.  This is the store bought sauce I have been using.  https://www.ghughessugarfree.com/sf-bbq-sauce
    will be on the lookout 

    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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    TEXASBGE2018 said:
    Mickey said:
    Anyone have a non-sugar BBQ sauce recipe laying around that is still good?


    Do you live near a Kroger? This isn't homemade but I didn't notice it being very sweet at all. Not sure if it has any sugar
    will watch for it, thanks
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • Carolina Q
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    Mickey, here's a good recipe for Heinz ketchup. Has corn syrup (I have used honey instead) and granulated sugar though. Ketchup is sweet!

    Heinz Ketchup (Makes 1 ½ cups)

    Ingredients

    1 6oz can tomato paste

    ½ cup light corn syrup (or honey)

    ½ cup white vinegar

    ¼ cup water

    1 Tbls sugar (you could try less or maybe leave out?)

    1 tsp salt (I use 1/4 tsp)

    ¼ tsp onion powder

    1/8 tsp garlic powder

    Directions

    Combine ingredients in medium saucepan over med heat. Whisk until smooth.

    When it comes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 min, stirring often.

    Cover until cool, then refrigerate.

    https://topsecretrecipes.com/heinz-ketchup-copycat-recipe.html?category_id=2

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Focker
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    Didn't know there was such a thing, that's actually good?
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • Focker
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    Gulfcoastguy said:
    tarheelmatt said:
    Do you want to use xyletol? That's what some use as a sweetener on low carb diets.

    Most NC sauces are no sugar. 

    One part vinegar, ketchup  and water. 
    Red pepper flake
    Butter
    Lemon juice
    Black pepper 
    Salt

    Ketchup either has sugar or corn syrup.
    DOH!!!
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • Focker
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    bikesAndBBQ said:
    NC low lands can be made with just vinegar (ACV or white), salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.  
    How is this even a sauce?  =)

    When it comes to the yin and yang sweet heat salt and tang...just use good balanced sauce, but less of it.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • Carolina Q
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    Focker said:
    Didn't know there was such a thing, that's actually good?
    It tastes like Heinz. If you like Heinz, then yeah, it's good. =)

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • gdenby
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    Here's an old one, from around 1770. No measures, so too taste:

    Butter
    vinegar (largish quantity)
    sage
    salt
    red pepper
    black pepper

    One that has some molasses, which could be omitted,

    SIMPLE 1830-ish (wesley jones)

    butter
    Onion, garlic, sauteed
    salt
    basil
    sage
    pepper
    "kitchen pepper"
            allspice
            ginger
            cloves
            B & W peppers
            nutmeg
            "something else special ?thyme?"
    coriander
    Cider vinegar
    Delete (molasses)

    Might add some mashed dried dates to the above , if your diet allows sugars from fruits


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    Mickey said:
    Dave in Florida said:
    I am also doing Keto, down 32 lbs since Jan.  This is the store bought sauce I have been using.  https://www.ghughessugarfree.com/sf-bbq-sauce
    will be on the lookout 

    Don't know if sucralose makes any difference when doing a keto diet, but its been found that its the perception of sweetness that prompts fat formation.
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  • GATraveller
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    This is one of my favorites.....you could leave the sugar out or use a substitute. From Myron Mixon

    2 cups cider vinegar
    1 cup tomato puree
    1/2 cup hot sauce
    2 tablespoons kosher salt
    2 tablespoons fresh cracked pepper
    1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
    1/2 cup sugar (or substitute)

    Will keep up to a year.


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  • Spaightlabs
    Spaightlabs Posts: 2,349
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    Mickey - what are you cooking and are you looking for a sauce to slather on during the cook or a finishing sauce?

    Can't remember who, but some kind soul on here posted up their recipe for shark attack sauce - it is a carolina sauce, sugar free and spectacular.  Great for finishing, but not slathering.  I suspect if you thickened it a bit with some whole 30  Sriracha (also no sugar) https://nomnompaleo.com/post/53690118029/whole30-sriracha you could use it as a cooking sauce.
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