PRODUCT: Sugar-Free Barbecue Sauce
Barbecue sauce can have as much refined sugar as dessert (we call the super-sweet ones “meat sugar”). People on sugar-free diets have limited choices if they want some BBQ.
One manufacturer offering help is Chef Hymie Grande. The company has created a line of all-natural barbecue “glazes” flavored with low-glycemic agave nectar instead of other sugars. Chef Hymie Grande claims to be the first BBQ sauce [glaze] to carry the American Diabetes Association mark on the bottle’s label; the company contributes 5% of sales to the ADA. The line is also vegan-friendly. Three varieties are available:
We have no idea what “polapote” means. It’s not in the dictionary. |
An BBQ glaze for people on sugar-free |
|
All three glazes have a nice texture from crunchy onions. Two tablespoons contain 30-35 calories plus 5g-6g sugars, 7g-8g total carbohydrate and 15mg sodium. By the way, glaze is a thin sauce. If you haven’t used glazes, the consistency is more like a vinaigrette dressing than a traditionally thick barbecue sauce. If you’re looking for a sugar-free traditional barbecue sauce, take a look at Bellycheer Grilling Sauces. Find all of our favorite barbecue sauces in our Rubs, Marinades & Glazes Section.
|