BBQ Sauce
Step away from the BBQ Sauce bottle as our slimming-friendly version is a fab replacement if you’re counting calories or following a plan like Weight Watchers.
Also in these categories:
NutritionPer Serving
- Calories10
- Carbs1.6g
- Protein0.5g
- Fat0g
- Saturates0g
- Sugars1.2g
For the full list of ingredients and comprehensive instructions, please see the recipe card below. Before you scroll, there’s important stuff in the blurb!
We love BBQ Sauce, but like many of our favourite things, it’s not very slimming friendly. There are already a lot of BBQ sauce recipes out there but this is our version and our favourite…not that we’re biased or anything!
This is the same BBQ Sauce recipe we use for our Hunters Chicken and Pulled Pork but it’s so good we thought it deserved a recipe of its own.
Our BBQ Sauce is perfect if you’re counting calories or following a plan like Weight Watchers so you can use it as a sauce, marinade or a tangy dip, basically however you like!
What diets is this BBQ Sauce suitable for?
This BBQ Sauce recipe is suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets if you use a veggie suitable Worcestershire Sauce.
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make BBQ Sauce?
This post contains affiliate links. Find out what this means.
Franks Buffalo Wings Hot Sauce – Available at most supermarkets
Schwartz Perfect Shake BBQ Classic Seasoning. However, if you don’t have this you can use any BBQ seasoning.
We use Sukrin 1 which is an all-natural granulated stevia sweetener alternative to sugar with zero calories.
That being said you don’t have to use Sukrin – there are lots of other high quality granulated sweeteners available from the supermarket, such as Canderel Sugarly, and Natvia.
Send us a Hint or Tip
We love hearing from you, submit any tips or tricks you have for this dish and we’ll review them and add some of them here. Just click here.
SEND US a HINT & TIP, Or QUOTE for this recipe
THANKS
we have your picture
The process
- Check
Now we have your Hint & tip
we’ll check them over. - Review We’ll review your Hint & Tip, and see if its suitable to use on the website.
Your details
- Name: %name%
- Recipe: %recipeName%
YOUR HINTS & TIPS
Your “QUOTE”
SWAG!
Due to the large number of submissions we recieve we’re afraid we’ll only inform you if we use it on the Recipe page - then we’ll send you some swag…
(Please remember others may of had the same idea as you!)
This post contains affiliate links: what this means
How many calories are in this BBQ Sauce?
There are 10 calories per serving (1 tablespoon) in this BBQ Sauce, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category.
This BBQ Sauce is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Spray a frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and cook the onions and garlic until the onions are soft.
Step 2
Add the tomato puree and tinned tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes on high, stirring frequently.
Step 3
Add in the rest of the ingredients, lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, the sauce should thicken nicely.
Step 4
If the sauce seems a bit too thick just add a tiny bit of water and stir well.
Step 5
You can use this sauce as it is or if you prefer a smoother BBQ sauce just blitz it in a food processor until you get the desired consistency.
Step 6
You can make this in advance, just put it in a sterilised airtight container and store in the fridge until ready to use.
What recipes can I use this BBQ Sauce with?
How do you know when this BBQ Sauce is ready?
The BBQ Sauce should be cooked until it has become rich and thick – this will take around 20 minutes.
How long can you keep BBQ Sauce in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of BBQ Sauce in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze BBQ Sauce?
Yes you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
We suggest freezing it in an ice cube tray so you can pop out a portion sized amounts to defrost when you need it. Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat BBQ Sauce?
From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container with a loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, and heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes then stir. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes until piping hot.
ORDER Our NEW cookbook Air Fryer NOW
BBQ Sauce
Step away from the BBQ Sauce bottle as our slimming-friendly version is a fab replacement if you’re counting calories or following a plan like Weight Watchers.
-
Prep Time
5 MINS
-
Cook Time
30 MINS
- KCals 10
- Carbs 1.6G
Instructions
- Spray a frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and cook the onions and garlic until the onions are soft.
- Add the tomato puree and tinned tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes on high, stirring frequently.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients, lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, the sauce should thicken nicely.
- If the sauce seems a bit too thick just add a tiny bit of water and stir well.
- You can use this sauce as it is or if you prefer a smoother BBQ sauce just blitz it in a food processor until you get the desired consistency.
- You can make this in advance, just put it in a sterilised airtight container and store in the fridge until ready to use.
Looking for Slimming World Syns or Weight Watchers (WW) Points?
With ever-changing plans and point calculations, we have made the decision to remove WW Points from the website - referring to your individual plan or advice from your consultant is always going to give the most accurate results.
—
We agreed with Slimming World to remove their trademarked terms from our website
Love this BBQ Sauce recipe? Tag us!
18 comments
See what others have to say
Val morrisThursday 16th June 2022
Can I use this sauce in slow cooker for shredded beef
HollyFriday 17th June 2022
Hey Val, the sauce would be super tasty with shredded beef!
DTuesday 2nd March 2021
Hey, is it possible to follow this recipe but then slow cook the sauce after? Thank you
SharonFriday 5th March 2021
Hi Daniel, thanks for your question. We haven’t tried this ourselves, but don’t think there’s any reason it won’t work. Let us know how it goes!
amber claySaturday 23rd January 2021
can this be eaten cold without heating up??
LisaSunday 24th January 2021
yes, it can! Just follow the storage instructions in the recipe.
clare gristwoodMonday 22nd July 2019
Is it the red hot buffalo sauce ???? ????
Emma TWednesday 25th September 2019
Hi Clare,
You can use whichever hot chilli sauce you fancy! ????
kellyMonday 24th June 2019
Can you use reds buffalo wings sauce instead of the one listed. are they the same, i couldnt find the one in the recipe in tesco
CateWednesday 26th June 2019
Yes you can 🙂
NaomiTuesday 8th August 2017
Can this be frozen?
VandaWednesday 31st May 2017
Can you use something other then sukrin if so what and how much
KateThursday 1st June 2017
Hi Vanda
Yes you can use any other brand of sweetener. We use Sukrin as it is the same weight, consistency and sweetness as normal sugar so you can replace it in recipes on a 1 to 1 basis. If you want to use a different one then you should check the conversion rates of that particular brand. You can usually find this info on the sweeteners website
jeanetteMonday 29th May 2017
where can I buy the namedpepper sauce from .or can I use any brand of pepper sauce
KateMonday 29th May 2017
Hi Jeanette
Asda and Tesco both sell Franks Buffalo Wings sauce
EmmaTuesday 4th October 2016
Love this sauce! Could you freeze it? X
SamWednesday 21st September 2016
How long will this keep in the fridge?
KayWednesday 21st September 2016
About a week – no longer mind!
Join the conversation
Comment or ask our advice