{"id":4172,"date":"2012-03-07T16:41:25","date_gmt":"2012-03-07T20:41:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/?p=4172"},"modified":"2026-05-25T17:05:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T22:05:34","slug":"no-added-sugar-barbecue-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/no-added-sugar-barbecue-sauce","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Barbecue Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Homemade BBQ Sauce - a rich smoky barbecue sauce with the perfect balance of sweet, tangy and savoury flavour, made without loads of added sugar. It is perfect for brushing onto meats, using as a dip or adding to all your favourite barbecue style recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ever since moving to Canada, I have been amazed by just how seriously barbecue sauce is taken over here, especially with all the different regional styles and rib festivals. After tasting so many delicious versions over the years, I really wanted to create a homemade version that still had all that smoky sweet flavour but worked better with lower calorie everyday meals. It took a few tries to get just right, but this one has become a favourite in our house.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Calories in Homemade BBQ Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u00bc cup serving of the sauce is\u00a0just 64 calories<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you're looking for more recipes by calories, you'll find plenty of options grouped by calorie range here: Slimming Eats Low Calorie Recipes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you're following a calorie-controlled diet or a healthy eating plan, it's important to calculate your daily calorie needs using a reliable calorie calculator. The calorie counts provided are estimates and can vary depending on the exact ingredients and portion sizes you use. Using your own calculations helps ensure you're meeting your individual needs. A calorie calculator can help you make informed choices and stay on track with your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the recipe card for full nutritional estimation.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Ingredients Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n