Substitute for BBQ Sauce

Sweet, tangy, smoky tomato-based sauce.

  1. 1
    Ketchup + brown sugar + smoked paprika + vinegar1/2 cup + 2 tbsp + 1 tsp + 1 tbsp
    Best

    Best homemade approximation.

    grilling, glazes
  2. 2
    Hoisin + vinegar + smoked paprika1/2 cup + 1 tbsp + 1/2 tsp

    Asian-leaning but close.

    Asian-BBQ fusion
  3. 3
    Steak sauce + brown sugar1/2 cup + 1 tbsp

    Similar tang and sweetness.

    meats

Recipes that use bbq sauce

Smoky BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Smoky BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

25 min 380°F 310 cal
Air Fryer Chinese BBQ Pork

Air Fryer Chinese BBQ Pork

20 min 400°F 310 cal

Other condiments & sauces swaps

Soy SauceWorcestershire SauceFish SauceOyster SauceHoisin SauceSrirachaGochujangMayonnaiseKetchupMustard (Dijon)Yellow MustardTeriyaki Sauce

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