Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce

A family recipe for homemade barbecue sauce that's vegan-friendly, easy to make, and delicious on your favorite baked or grilled foods.

Course Sauce

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 73kcal

Author Amee

1/3 cup onion chopped
1 small clove garlic minced
2 tbsp canola oil
10 3/4 oz can or carton of condensed tomato soup use GF tomato soup for gluten-free option
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp vinegar
1-2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce for gluten-free see notes*
1 tsp mustard
dash hot sauce

In a saucepan, cook onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until tender
Add remaining ingredients and cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally
Use as a baste for chicken or ribs.
Store remaining sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator

Most ingredients are vegan-friendly, but tomato soup and Worcestershire sauce may include animal products, so be sure to check.
You should be able to find organic and gluten-free varieties of condensed tomato soup and Worcestershire if you prefer that option.
Add more hot sauce, cayenne, chipotle chili powder, or red pepper flakes to make it spicier.
Add just a dash of liquid smoke (a little bit goes a long way).
The onion gives this sauce bits of texture with each bite. For a silky consistency, make the sauce and let it cool completely to room temperature. Then pour into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.