7 Best Sugar-Free BBQ Sauces – Guilt-Free and Keto-Friendly Pleasure!

These sauces really took first place by a mile. They come as a three-pack that includes Original, Hickory Smoked, and Honey flavors. Each flavor is quite different, and all are sugar and calorie-free.

These sauces are perfect for someone who likes a variety of flavor options and prefers their BBQ slightly on the thinner side. These are a great option if you’re following the keto diet or you’re just trying to cut back a bit on carbs and sugar without compromising taste.

What stands out?
• We loved the variety in flavor that these three sauces offered. Each one is great for a different reason, and you really couldn’t tell at all that they don’t have calories. It almost seems like witchcraft that the flavors could be that bold with no bad stuff added. These were really great for marinating meat, and we also devoured them as dipping sauces. They caramelized well during the cooking process and created the perfect glaze.

What cons did we manage to find?
• There’s not much to complain about with these sauces (hence the nearly perfect score). They were a bit on the sweeter side, though, which may be contrary to some people’s preferences. The Honey flavor was especially sweet, but that’s probably to be expected in anything honey flavored. The Hickory flavor is also very smoke forward, which took us by surprise a bit. All in all, though, these were really delicious.

This sauce is so tasty and is only made with fresh, natural ingredients. It’s low carb, dairy-free, gluten free, and has no added sugar. The space is really versatile and can be used on a wide variety of foods.

Great for someone who loves bold flavor and is passionate about eating natural, fresh ingredients. Also great for someone who prefers low sugar sauces but doesn’t like artificial sweeteners like Sucralose. This sauce is sweetened with monk fruit, and doesn’t have any artificial aftertaste. You can really taste the difference in these sauces.

What are our favorite features?
• We love the depth of flavor with this sauce. All Yo Mama’s products are amazing, and we were excited to try this new BBQ sauce when we saw it on the shelves. It definitely didn’t disappoint. We especially loved how the ingredients were chosen with care and were all-natural. Sometimes it can feel a little icky eating too much artificial stuff, but that's really not a concern with this sauce. The monkfruit sweetens everything nicely without being too overpowering, and the spices are blended amazingly.

What could be better?
• We wish there were more flavors of this sauce! We were sad that we could only find the original flavor, but we’re hopeful that they’ll be coming out with more soon. The acidity was powerful in this sauce, but we didn’t dislike it. All in all, this was a really great sauce, so there’s not a lot we would improve on. Maybe our biggest complaint was that the bottle wasn’t big enough!

This sampler pack of G Hughes sugar-free BBQ sauces comes with one each of Original and Hickory flavored sauces. These are both low carb with no added sugars and have a great, medium-thick consistency. Each flavor is unique, which is a huge plus!

These are great for someone looking for a true low-carb option without limiting their flavors. If you love BBQ sauce and cook a lot of BBQ (or just like to use the sauce for dipping), this two-pack is perfect for you.

What do we love it for?
• We absolutely LOVED both flavors and thought it was a great idea to sell them as a pack. At first, our favorite was the hickory, but now we think it's the original. They're both good enough flavor-wise to spark a passionate debate at your next BBQ about which is superior. Honestly, though, we really loved this sauce. We’d put it at the top of any list, keto or not!

What were we disappointed with?
• There is a bit of an aftertaste to these sauces, but that’s not uncommon with foods that use Sucralose in place of sugar. They’re also not as thick as some people like their BBQ sauce to be, although we didn’t mind that at all. If you’re not someone who uses BBQ sauce all the time, the two-pack may be too much sauce, especially if you want to finish one bottle before opening another.

This all-natural, preservative-free sauce is a delicious ode to the Carolina-style barbecue sauce. If you’re unfamiliar with Carolina style, these sauces tend to be a bit thinner and have a stronger vinegar flavor.

This is the perfect sauce for someone looking for a classic Carolina-style sauce that doesn’t compromise on flavor. It’s a great sugar-free alternative to other BBQ sauces. It reminds us of the sauce you’d actually find in a traditional Carolina BBQ restaurant.

What are its best features?
• We loved this sauce so much that we've already almost finished the bottle if you can believe it. The vinegar base is perfect for marinating meats (we used chicken breast), and it also makes a great dipping sauce despite being a little on the thinner side. The flavor wasn’t too sweet and had a great peppery flavor without kicking you in the teeth. We loved that it wasn’t goopy like a lot of other store-bought sauces, and we can’t stop raving about the flavor!

What could be improved?
• We were disappointed that this sauce wasn't actually keto-friendly because of the added corn starch. If you're looking for a keto sauce option, this is definitely not for you, although Lillie's Q does offer two keto sauces if you’re interested and want to stick with this brand. We’re a huge fan of Carolina-style BBQ, so we were really hoping that this would be good for keto.

These two packs of sauces are perfect for marinating and dipping. Both bottles are Original BBQ flavor, and the formula is low carb, paleo, gluten-free, and keto friendly!

This sauce is perfect for someone who wants a “craft BBQ sauce” experience without the added sugar. The flavor profile is so well-balanced it tastes like something you’d find at a gourmet restaurant. Hard to believe there’s no added sugar!

What do we love it for?
• We loved the bold flavors of this sauce. Everything was balanced so perfectly, and there wasn't an overwhelmingly spicy or sweet flavor. There was a nice kick, but we loved how subtle it was. The texture was nice and thick without being goopy and was the perfect choice for marinating and basting meat on the grill. Even though this two-pack comes with two of the same flavors, we wouldn’t want it any other way. We need both bottles!

What were we disappointed with?
• This sauce is flavored with stevia, and there was a slight artificial after taste, which was disappointing. It’s hard to find a sugar free sauce that doesn’t have an artificial aftertaste, though, and we definitely wouldn’t knock any points for that. Aside from that, we could have used a bit more vinegar flavor, but it’s still nearly perfect. All in all, this felt like a really great, healthy sauce choice that we’d purchase again.

This sauce features a deliciously smoky flavor with strong notes of tomato and vinegar. The sauce reminded us the most of traditional, old-fashioned BBQ sauce, and is definitely one of the best keto BBQ sauces on the market today.

This is the perfect sauce for someone looking for a new family staple. The classic flavor lends itself well to dipping, which kids will love, but it’s also great as a marinade or topping on a good ol’ BBQ sandwich.

What makes it stand out?
• We absolutely loved the flavor of this sauce. It uses Sucralose instead of sugar, but it doesn’t have an overwhelmingly “fake sweet” taste at all. The old-fashioned flavor reminded us of some of the best molasses-based sauces we’ve ever had. The vinegar flavor, although strong in its way, isn’t overly sour or dominant, and the smokiness reminds us of family barbecues we had growing up. If we didn’t already know this was good for us, we’d swear we were eating something sinful.

Which disadvantages must you keep in mind?
• Although tasty, the sauce was a bit too thick for our liking. It was difficult to get it to stay on the food we were cooking during the grilling process, as it kept sliding off when we rotated the meat. Mixing it with a little water or vinegar helped a lot, though. The price was also a bit high for a BBQ sauce, but we’re willing to overlook that for the delicious flavor.

This two-pack of sauces comes with one each of Keto Primo’s Oh So Sweet and Smoking Hot Super BBQ sauces. Each has no more than 3 net carbs per serving, and they boast 0 grams of added sugar, plus, the ingredients are all-natural!

These sauces are perfect for someone who wants a keto BBQ sauce with a non-keto flavor. These were so rich and decadent, it was hard to believe they were actually low carb.

What stands out?
• We loved that these didn’t taste sickly sweet (yes, even the Oh So Sweet one was very nicely balanced), but both offered quite the punch of delicious barbecue flavor. The tomato flavor comes across really well and balances nicely with the tang of the vinegar flavorings. Unless someone told you these were keto sauces, you’d never be able to spot them for what they really are. Yes… they’re that good.

What cons did we manage to find?
• The only downside to these sauces is the texture, which has a slightly thick, tomato paste-y feel to it. All in all, it really does baste and spread well when you get down to it, but it wasn't as smooth as we normally like when we used it for dipping. The Smoking Hot flavor was also quite spicy, so if you're spice sensitive, this is not the sauce for you.