Vegan BBQ Sauce that packs a real flavour punch! It's thick, rich, deep, tangy, smoky and spicy and perfect on just about anything! It can be made in minutes, keeps well for up to 2 weeks and is freezer friendly too.
PREP TIME: 5 minutesminutes
COOK TIME: 5 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME: 10 minutesminutes
Servings: 2cups (480 mls)
Ingredients
1½ cups (360mls)tomato ketchup
½ cup (120mls)apple cider vinegar
⅓ cup (100grams)brown sugar, light or dark or coconut sugar
Add everything to a small saucepan, whisk together then set over medium heat. Allow to come gently to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Turn off the heat, taste (carefully as it will be very hot), adjust seasonings to taste and thin with a little water if required then decant into an jar and store in the fridge.
NOTES
StorageAllow the BBQ Sauce to cool to room temperature then transfer it to jar or other air-tight container. Store for up to two weeks in the fridge. To freeze place the completely cooled sauce in an airtight freezer-safe storage container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let it defrost overnight in the fridge before using.Variations
Make it sweeter: Add more sugar. Add some then simmer for a bit so it dissolves, then taste and add a bit more again if necessary. You could also add a few drops of maple syrup.
Make it tangier: Add a little more apple cider vinegar to taste.
Make it smokier: Add more smoked paprika or a couple of drops of liquid smoke.
Make it spicier: Add more cayenne pepper, hot mustard, chili flakes or hot sauce.
Make it fruity - Use pineapple juice instead of some or all of the apple cider vinegar. Or add about ⅓ a cup of jam or preserves to the sauce while simmering. Blackberry, apricot and grape jelly work really well.
Make it boozy - Add a splash of bourbon or whisky!
Make it more garlicky - Add more garlic powder or some minced fresh garlic.
Make it thinner: This is a thick sauce. Make it thinner by using maple syrup instead of sugar or by adding a little water or pineapple juice to thin as desired.