Homemade vegan BBQ sauce is super easy to make and way better than store-bought! This recipe whips up in minutes using just a handful of ingredients. Bonus: it's freezer-friendly, so you can have some on hand at all times!
- 2 cups ketchup
- ½ cup whiskey (can substitute with water)
- ⅓ cup organic brown sugar
- ¼ cup vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
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Stir all ingredients together in a medium saucepan and set it over medium heat.
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Bring the mixture to a low boil, and lower the heat to a simmer.
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Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring or whisking occasionally, until it reaches your desired level of thickness.
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Remove the pot from heat, taste-test and season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Adjust any other seasonings to your liking.
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Allow the sauce to cool.
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Use it immediately, or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator or freezer.
This recipe makes about 2 cups of sauce.