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Vegan bbq sauce in a small glass jar.

Vegan BBQ Sauce

This easy homemade Vegan BBQ Sauce is sweet, tangy and smoky and ready in just minutes with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for brushing on tofu, veggies, or plant-based burgers, it beats store-bought versions every time!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2.5 cups
Author: Liv King

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups Organic Ketchup
  • ¼ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ¼ cup Brown Coconut Sugar or regular brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Molasses
  • 2 tablespoons Tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke
  • 1 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt see note
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Pinch of Cayenne Pepper

Instructions

  • Whisk together the bbq sauce ingredients in a large pot and bring to a light simmer over medium heat. Lower the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Whisking occasionally.
  • If you prefer a thicker bbq sauce, leave as is. If you prefer a thinner bbq sauce, add a splash of water until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Take off the heat and allow it to cool completely and then store in an airtight jar for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Important Note about Salt: Not all salts are made equal and cannot be substituted 1:1. If you are substituting table salt for kosher salt, you will need to cut the amount called for in the recipe by at least half. 
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