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Vegan Barbecue Sauce

This vegan barbecue sauce has a bold, smoky flavor profile with notes of tangy, sweet, salty and spicy. It's better than a bottled version that also may not be vegan, and it takes just minutes to make.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 16 tablespoons (approximately)
Calories: 31kcal
Author: Vaishali · Holy Cow Vegan

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup sugar (or maple syrup)
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (use tamari for a gluten-free bbq sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (like Sriracha sauce or any hot sauce you have around. Use less for a less spicy flavor profile.)
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Place the tomato paste in a saucepan with the water. Whisk until there are no lumps and the sauce is smooth. Add all the remaining ingredients.
    All ingredients for bbq sauce in pan.
  • Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
    Barbecue sauce in saucepan with spatula.
  • Turn heat down to medium low and cook the bbq sauce about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until it has reduced and thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 tbsp | Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg