How long will this sauce keep in the fridge?

This barbecue sauce will last about a week in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Can I freeze this homemade BBQ sauce?

Yes, the leftover BBQ sauce will freeze well. Transfer to an airtight, freezer-safe container like a wide-mouth glass mason jar. Keep the sauce below the freeze line, or the jar will break. Tightly screw on the lid and freeze for up to 6 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator, then use as desired.

Can I use this sauce to make Filipino barbecue?

Filipino barbecue sauce has a different flavor complex than American barbecue sauce. For the best vegan Filipino barbecue, make our Filipino barbecue skewers !

What animal ingredients are found in store-bought brands?

Most barbecue sauce brands in stores are naturally vegan, but you need to watch out for a few sneaky animal ingredients. Honey, anchovies (usually from traditional Worcestershire sauce), gelatin, and bone broth are a few of the most common non-vegan ingredients to check the bottle label for.

Vegan Barbecue Sauce (Sweetened with Dates!)

Description

This easy and homemade Vegan Barbecue Sauce is sweetened with dates, made with simple ingredients, and ready to indulge in less than one hour. It’s the must-make vegan condiment of the summer!

Ingredients

1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water, or as needed to reach your desired consistency
1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
1/4 cup chopped dates, pitted packed
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup vegan Worcestershire
2 tablespoon yellow mustard
½ tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Large pinch of salt, or to taste

Equipment

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Instructions

Boil the sauce. In a medium-sized pot over medium heat, add all of the ingredients and bring to a boil.
Simmer for 30 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. As it simmers, the dates will soften and sweeten the barbecue sauce.
Cool. Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
Blend until smooth. Transfer to a high-speed blender and run until completely smooth. If sauce is too thick, thin out with water as desired.
Season to taste. Adjust seasonings as desired. Enjoy immediately or bottle and chill until ready to use.

Notes

Storage: This barbecue sauce will last about a week in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Spice: If you’re looking for a spicy BBQ sauce, we suggest adding in some cayenne pepper to taste.
Freezing: Transfer to an airtight, freezer-safe container like a wide-mouth glass mason jar. Keep the sauce below the freeze line, or the jar will break. Tightly screw on the lid and freeze for up to 6 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator, then use as desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 33 minutes
Category: Sauce, Summer
Method: Stovetop and Blender