The Best Vegan BBQ Sauce

Why you'll love it

This Vegan BBQ Sauce has a subtly smoky flavor and the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. It's also easy to make, requiring just 9 simple ingredients and ready in less than 25 minutes!

What you'll need

Dates, applesauce, tomato paste, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, smoked paprika, and apple cider vinegar.

Soak

If you don't have a high speed blender, soak the dates in hot water for at least 15 minutes to soften.

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Blend

Drain the dates and add to your blender along with the rest of the ingredients. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender a couple times as needed.

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Heat

Add the vegan BBQ sauce to a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer for 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally.

3

Cool

Transfer to a jar and allow to cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This BBQ sauce keeps for several weeks!

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Serve

This BBQ sauce is great for dipping or serving with vegan steaks, BBQ jackfruit, or spreading on sandwiches and wraps!

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