Bacon-Balsamic BBQ Sauce

By Birgitta

Low carb BBQ sauce

Ingredients

• 8 oz. bacon, chopped into small pieces
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 3 cups (24 oz.) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp. garlic powder (or 2 tbsp. crushed garlic)
• 2 tbsp. whole grain mustard
• 2 tbsp. gluten-free Worcestershire (or fish sauce)
• 1 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 tbsp. liquid smoke
• 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2-1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp. Organic Trader Joe's Stevia or sweetener of choice, to taste
• 1-1/2 tbsp. raw honey (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat, add bacon. Cook bacon until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp. Remove bacon pieces and set aside. Add onion to the bacon grease. Cook onions on medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until tender (be sure not to burn). Reduce heat to low and carefully add the remaining ingredients (including the reserved bacon). Stir well and allow to cook for 5-10 minutes. Taste for sweetness and heat and adjust if needed.

Pour into 2 pint jars (or 1 quart jar) and refrigerate for up to 4 weeks.

Nutrition per 2 tbsps: 50 Calories, 3 grams Fat, 3 grams Total Carbs, 1 gram Fiber, 2 grams Net Carbs, 3 grams Protein (including honey)