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    Vegan BBQ Sauce

    May 16, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    vegan bbq sauce on a wooden spoon

    Nothing beats this homemade vegan BBQ sauce! An easy to make recipe which is ready in less than 20 minutes.

    vegan bbq sauce on a wooden spoon

    This homemade barbecue sauce is delicious, vegan, easy, and quick to make with everyday ingredients. A much-loved sauce recipe which is delicious with veggie burgers, roasted cauliflower, or grilled veggies. You can marinate your corn on the cobs with it before grilling or dip freshly baked bread in it.

    The smoky flavor of this thick red sauce goes hand in hand with its sweet taste. No wonder it’s one of the most used sauce during the summer.

    Don’t freak out about the ingredients list, it’s a bit long, but you most certainly have all the ingredients in your kitchen cabinet anyways. Also, the recipe is fairly simple and foolproof – no sauce expert needed here.

    So, let me show you how to make it at home.

    vegan barbecue sauce in a jar on a woodenboard

    Store Bought vs. Homemade Barbecue Sauce

    Storebought ones often contain a lot of sugar, molasse, or high fructose corn syrup. Furthermore, they contain preservatives, unnecessary aromas, and are often not vegan-friendly.

    If you make this vegan barbecue sauce recipe, you can adapt the amount of sugar and other ingredients to your taste. Another plus point is that you can use quality ingredients such as organic ketchup and spices.

    What I like most about this homemade sauce is that I can make as little as I need and don’t need to buy a whole bottle for one burger.

    Is BBQ Sauce Vegan

    Some store bought sauces are vegan, some not. Always check the label and ingredients to be sure and stay away from honey barbecue sauce or the ones containing Worcestershire sauce. Later is containing fish and is often used in BBQ sauce recipes.

    My recipe is 100% vegan-friendly and only using plant-based ingredients. If you have a vegan Worcestershire sauce at home, you can add a little for that extra flavor.

    BBQ Sauce Ingredients

    • Ketchup, I used an organic one
    • Water
    • Brown Sugar
    • Maple Syrup, can be substituted with agave nectar or brown sugar
    • Apple Cider Vinegar, any other vinegar works too
    • Soy Sauce
    • Mustard
    • Smoked paprika
    • Garlic powder
    • Optional Ingredients, can be left out if you don’t have or like them: Chili Flakes, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cumin, Liquid Smoke

    I love liquid smoke and use it quite often for vegan recipes. It adds this extra smoky flavor which is often missing in vegan dishes. It’s worth buying if you don’t already have it in your repertoire.

    Check out these two recipes using liquid smoke:

    • Carrots in a Blanket
    • Vegetarian Spaghetti Carbonara

    Vegan BBQ Sauce Recipe

    Add all ingredients into a small saucepan or pot.

    bbq sauce ingredients in a small saucepan on a white table

    Bring it to the boil, reduce the heat, and let it simmer for 10 – 15 minutes over medium heat until it thickened.

    cooked and thickened bbq sauce in a small saucepan on a white table

    Pour the sauce into a jar and let it cool down. The sauce will thicken even more as it cools.

    Store it for up to two weeks in your fridge.

    vegan bbq sauce in a jar next to a wooden spoon full of sauce

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    vegan bbq sauce on a wooden spoon

    Vegan BBQ Sauce

    Aline Cueni
    Nothing beats this homemade vegan BBQ sauce! An easy to make recipe which is ready in less than 20 minutes.
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Sauce & Condiments
    Cuisine Vegan
    Servings 4
    Calories 93 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • ½ cup (120g) ketchup
    • ¼ cup (60ml) water
    • 2 tbsp brown sugar
    • 2 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar, substitute with brown sugar if you don't have it at home
    • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tbsp soy sauce
    • 2 tsp mustard
    • 1 tsp smoked paprika or ground paprika
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ½ tsp chili flakes optional
    • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon optional
    • ¼ tsp ground cumin optional
    • ¼ tsp liquid smoke optional

    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients into a small saucepan.
    • Cook for 10-15 minutes over medium heat and stir occasionally.
    • Let the BBQ sauce cool and store for up to two weeks in the fridge.

    Notes

    • The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.
    • Skip the optional spices if you don’t like or have them at home, the BBQ sauce is also delicious without.
    • Add more liquid smoke if you like your sauce extra smoky.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan BBQ Sauce
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 93 Calories from Fat 9
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 1g2%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 560mg24%
    Potassium 138mg4%
    Carbohydrates 22g7%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 19g21%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 475IU10%
    Vitamin C 1.2mg1%
    Calcium 21mg2%
    Iron 0.4mg2%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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