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10-Minute Tangy Homemade Vegan BBQ Sauce

Name: 10-Minute Tangy Homemade Vegan BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup ketchup ((9.7oz / 275g)); 3 tbsp maple syrup ((or coconut sugar)); 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp tamari; 1 tbsp sweet white miso; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 1 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp ground pepper; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp chili flakes ((optional for heat))

A vegan bbq sauce made with simple ingredients for a sweet, tangy and smokey sauce. Whipped together on the stove and ready in 10-minutes, this vegan bbq sauce is a much healthier alternative to store-bought sauces.

Prep Time: 3

Cook Time: 7

Total Time: 10

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Jul 14, 2023 (Last updated May 31, 2026) by Hannah Sunderani

Get your taste buds ready for the best Vegan BBQ sauce! Made with just a few simple pantry ingredients. Quickly whisk it together on the stovetop until thickened and beautifully deep in both colour and flavour. In just 10-minutes you have a perfectly sweet, tangy, and smoky vegan bbq sauce – made without any icky ingredients or animal products.

Store it in glass jars in the fridge and use throughout the week to add instant flavour to your favourite dishes such as my personal favourite Vegan BBQ Jackfruit Pulled Pork, or as a dip for my tofu nuggets!

Now let’s get into all the details so you can whip up this BBQ sauce pronto!

all of the ingredients required to make homemade bbq sauce separated into individual bowls.

Ingredient Notes

Making your own BBQ sauce from scratch requires just 10 wholesome ingredients. For the full recipe and measurements, scroll down to the complete recipe card below!

Ketchup and maple syrup add sweetness, a simple tomato base, and the perfect texture and thickness for a thick BBQ sauce!
Apple cider vinegar and dijon mustard adds acidity and tanginess that helps balance the sweetness.
Tamari and white miso add savouriness and umami-packed flavour. These ingredients also help keep this BBQ sauce naturally gluten-free! If you’re not gluten-free, feel free to substitute soy sauce. Or, if you prefer a lower salt content, try coconut aminos.
Chili powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and onion powder are the perfect blend of BBQ spices. They add complexity, depth, natural flavor and an irresistible aroma! And if you’re looking for a kick, add chili flakes or even cayenne pepper to taste!

vegan bbq sauce in a glass mason jar with a spoon scooping some out and streaming it back into the jar.

How to Make Vegan BBQ Sauce

This easy vegan BBQ sauce really does come together in 10 minutes in a single saucepan! It uses simple pantry ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:

all of the ingredients for homemade vegan bbq sauce in a saucepan with a spatula ready to be stirred. — Start by adding all of the ingredients to a large saucepan over medium heat and whisk to combine.

homemade bbq sauce whisked together with the whisk still in the saucepan. The sauce is thickened and ready to be cooled. — Start by adding all of the ingredients to a large saucepan over medium heat and whisk to combine.

I hope you love this homemade barbecue sauce as much as I do! If you do make this recipe, please let me know in the comments below what you think and check out The Two Spoons App and The Two Spoons Cookbook for more vegan recipes like this! I truly love hearing from you, and I’m always here to answer any questions you might have.

And of course, tag me on Instagram with your pictures using the hashtag #twospoons. Nothing makes me happier than to see your recreations.

top down image of homemade bbq sauce in a glass jar with a silver spoon sitting on top showing the glossy sauce.

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