Paula Deen Inspired Sugar Free BBQ Sauce

(sauce )

Yield: 2 Cups; Serving size: 2 Tbsp.

Ingredients

¾ cup Heinz reduced sugar ketchup (or Pace Salsa)
½ cup water
½ cup apple cider vinegar
3 Tbsp lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp yellow mustard
1 ½ Tbsp Colgin mesquite liquid smoke
½ tsp xanthan gum (to thicken)
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
½ tsp cinnamon
¾ cup sugar equivalent (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine ketchup, water, vinegar, Worcestershire, lemon juice & zest, mustard, and liquid smoke in a sauce pan over medium heat.
2. Once the sauce starts to heat up add xanthan gum and whisk very quickly until all of the gum is incorporated. Add in spices and sweetener.
3. Let cool and store in a squeeze bottle or jar.

Notes:
10 Calories; trace Fat; trace Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 2 net carbs