Which barbecue sauces are vegan?

It can be tricky to find vegan barbecue sauces because many contain animal products like honey, anchovies, or even Worcestershire sauce (which often has fish extract).

Here are some things to look for on the label:

* Ingredients: Check for the presence of honey, anchovies, fish extract, and other animal-derived ingredients.

* "Vegan" label: Many brands will explicitly label their products as vegan, making it easy to identify them.

* Brand research: Some popular barbecue sauce brands offer vegan varieties, so it's worth checking their websites or product listings.

Here are some brands that are known to offer vegan barbecue sauces:

* Sweet Baby Ray's: Their "Sweet & Spicy" and "Honey Barbecue" flavors are often vegan but it's important to double-check the ingredient list.

* Bull's-Eye: Their "Original" and "Hickory" flavors are often vegan, but again, check the ingredient list.

* Stubb's: Stubb's offers a vegan barbecue sauce, so you can check their website or look for it at your local grocery store.

* Trader Joe's: Trader Joe's often has vegan options for sauces, including barbecue sauce.

* K.C. Masterpiece: They have a "Original" flavor that is often vegan.

* G Hughes: This brand specializes in vegan and gluten-free sauces, including barbecue sauce.

It's always best to double-check the ingredient list before purchasing a barbecue sauce, even if the brand is known to have vegan options. This will ensure that you're getting a truly vegan product.

**You can also easily make your own vegan barbecue sauce at home using ingredients like:

* Tomato paste

* Ketchup

* Molasses

* Apple cider vinegar

* Spices like paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper**

Enjoy your vegan barbecue!