Red and White BBQ Sauce
Elevate your BBQ game with these two delicious and distinct sauces—a classic Red BBQ Sauce with a tangy, smoky flavor and a unique White BBQ Sauce that brings a creamy, slightly spicy twist. Both are perfect for all kinds of grilled dishes and are sure to be a hit at your next cookout!
Why You’ll Love Red and White BBQ Sauces
- Bold & Flavorful: The Red BBQ Sauce is rich, smoky, and sweet, while the White BBQ Sauce is creamy with a kick of horseradish.
- Versatile & Crowd-Pleasing: Use them on everything from grilled veggies to tofu, tempeh, or your favorite plant-based burgers.
- Easy to Make: Each sauce is ready in under 30 minutes and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
What You Need to Make Red and White BBQ Sauces
Red BBQ Sauce
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Onion: 1, chopped
- Garlic: 3 cloves, chopped
- Bourbon: ½ cup (120 ml) for depth of flavor
- Ketchup: 1 cup (240 g) as the base
- Water: ⅔ cup (160 ml), divided
- Organic Dark Brown Sugar: ¼ cup (60 g) for sweetness
- Chili Powder: 2 tablespoons (16 g) for a hint of spice
- Smoked Paprika: 1 tablespoon (7 g) for smokiness
- Dijon Mustard: 1 tablespoon (15 g) for tang
- Red Wine Vinegar: 1 tablespoon (15 ml) for acidity
- Molasses: 1 tablespoon (15 ml) for richness
White BBQ Sauce
- Vegan Mayonnaise: 1 cup (225 g) as the creamy base
- Prepared Horseradish: 2 tablespoons (30 g) for heat
- Agave: 2 tablespoons (28 ml) for sweetness
- Distilled White Vinegar: 1 tablespoon (15 ml) for tang
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Sea Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Black Pepper: ¼ teaspoon
How to Make the Sauces
Red BBQ Sauce
- Sauté the Veggies: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion for 3-5 minutes until softened. Add the chopped garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the Bourbon & Simmer: Slowly pour in the bourbon and cook for 4-6 minutes, allowing it to cook off completely.
- Add the Rest of the Ingredients: Stir in the ketchup, ⅓ cup of the water, brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, mustard, vinegar, and molasses.
- Simmer: Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Blend Until Smooth: Transfer the sauce to a high-speed blender, add the remaining ⅓ cup of water, and blend until smooth. (Let the sauce cool before blending, or blend with the lid vented and covered with a towel to release steam safely.)
White BBQ Sauce
- Blend All Ingredients: In a high-speed blender, combine the vegan mayonnaise, horseradish, agave, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend until smooth and creamy.
Tips for Making BBQ Sauces
- Storage: Store both sauces in sealed containers in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Heat Safety: If blending the red sauce while it’s hot, allow it to cool slightly or blend with the blender lid vented and covered with a towel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I skip the bourbon in the Red BBQ Sauce?
Yes! If you prefer not to use alcohol, you can substitute the bourbon with an equal amount of vegetable broth or water.
How spicy is the White BBQ Sauce?
The prepared horseradish gives it a kick, but it’s balanced by the vegan mayo and agave. Feel free to adjust the amount of horseradish to suit your taste.
Red and White BBQ Sauce
These Red and White BBQ Sauces are a great way to add bold flavors to your grilling season. Whether you're a fan of the tangy and smoky red sauce or the creamy and spicy white sauce, these will elevate any dish and become a staple in your BBQ arsenal. Enjoy them on burgers, roasted veggies, or anything you’d like to sauce up!
Ingredients
Red BBQ Sauce
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- ½ cup 120 ml bourbon
- 1 cup 240 g ketchup
- ⅔ cup 160 ml water, divided
- ¼ cup 60 g organic dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons 16 g chili powder
- 1 tablespoon 7 g smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon 15 g Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon 15 ml red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon 15 ml molasses
White BBQ Sauce
- 1 cup 225 g vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons 30 g prepared horseradish
- 2 tablespoons 28 ml agave
- 1 tablespoon 15 ml distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Instructions for Red BBQ Sauce:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 3-5 minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Slowly add the bourbon and cook for 4-6 minutes until the bourbon has completely cooked off.
- Add the ketchup, ⅓ cup (80 ml) of the water, brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, mustard, vinegar, and molasses. Stir well.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer to a high-speed blender, add the remaining ⅓ cup (80 ml) of water, and blend until smooth.
- Let cool before storing in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Instructions for White BBQ Sauce:
- In a high-speed blender, combine the mayonnaise, horseradish, agave, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth.
- Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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These Red and White BBQ Sauces are a great way to add bold flavors to your grilling season. Whether you’re a fan of the tangy and smoky red sauce or the creamy and spicy white sauce, these will elevate any dish and become a staple in your BBQ arsenal. Enjoy them on burgers, roasted veggies, or anything you’d like to sauce up!
