Before we started the SBD, my sweetie and I ate barbeque chicken a lot. Like a LOT. Specifically, we used a lot of Sweet Baby Ray's sauce... lately we are struggling to stay on the diet and I'm feeling like replacements for old favorites would help. Does anyone know a good SB friendly barbeque sauce that is fairly thick and sweet? Either a product or a recipe would do, we'll probably use it in the slow cooker (so aspartame sweetened is probably not so good, since it doesn't cook well).

You can make a nice, thick sauce by adding 1 cup of NSA ketchup to a 12 oz. can of diet cola, bring it to a boil, then let it simmer until it reduces to the consistency you want. I add lots of onions and sometimes peppers and mushrooms to it, too. I borrowed this idea from the recipe for Cola Chicken that's posted in our recipes board.

And here's a recipe if you want to make your own.

I don't know if Kraft still makes it but they do make one with the South Beach Logo that is made with Splenda. I think one of the grocery chains in Dallas sells it so I buy a couple of bottles when I find it. We just don't use it a whole lot.

I have the KC Masterpiece brand. I found it at Walmart so I bought up several jars. It's labeled Low Calorie Classic Brand (only 10 calories per serving). It contains Splenda and Ace K for sweeteners.

South Beach Diet Barbecue Sauce (Phase 1)

Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon mustard powder
2 teaspoons chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
Combine all the ingredients in a resealable container. (Keeps covered in the refrigerator for 1 week.)


Nutritional Information
21 calories
0 g total fat (0 g sat)
0 mg cholesterol
6 g carbohydrate
0.5 g protein
0.5 g fiber
290 mg sodium

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Texas Mopping Sauce

2 cups sugar free catsup
1 cup beef or chicken broth (low sodium) or strong black coffee
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire
1 t. hot red pepper sauce
1 t. chili powder
1 t. paprika
1 t. salt
1/2 t. black pepper

In large pan, mix all ingredients. Heat to boiling over medium high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer stirring occasionally, until blended and heated through. Cool to room temperature. Pour sauce into storage container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Use on grilled meats or poultry. Makes 3 to 4 cups.

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Char's Low carb BBQ Sauce

Serving Size : 6

14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes -- with green chilies
2 tablespoons Splenda
2 tablespoons DaVinci caramel flavored sugar free syrup
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce -- chipotle flavor
1 teaspoon dried onions
1/4 teaspoon celery seed

Combine all ingredients except vinegar in small saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer til slightly thickened and reduced. Add vinegar and continue simmering another 5 minutes. Use immersion blender to blend to desired consistency
- I like mine very slightly chunky. Simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes. Brush on meats.

Description:
"4 grams effective carbs per serving"
0 Points per serving

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Yes I am a bbq fanatic so I went searching! I have found that Walden's bbq sauce is GROSS - screams artificial. I have never been able to find the Kraft one that is out there. Netrition.com does carry KC Masterpiece (and a couple others) so you may want to check that out if you don't want to make your own - 4.95 shipping regardless of size of order.