Smoky Keto Homemade BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

• 16 oz tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 2 tablespoons Brown Sweetener
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon liquid aminos or coconut aminos
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• Optional: 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder for extra smoky heat
• Optional: 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee for deeper flavor

Instructions

1. Add the tomato sauce and butter to a saucepan over medium-low heat.
2. Stir until the butter melts into the sauce.
3. Add the sweetener, molasses, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, liquid aminos, and mustard.
4. Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, -cayenne pepper, garam masala, liquid smoke, and optional chipotle powder or coffee.
5. Bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors come together.
7. Taste and adjust:
8. Add a little more sweetener if you want it sweeter.
9. Add a splash more vinegar if you want it tangier.
10. Add another 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke if you want it even smokier.
11. Add a little water if the sauce gets too thick.
12. Let cool slightly before using.
13. For best flavor, refrigerate overnight before serving.
14. Makes about 2 cups.