Vegan BBQ rubs, hot sauces and relishes with no animal products, every one tagged Vegan Rub or Vegan Sauce in our product data. The Rub Hub's vegan range comes from three Australian makers: Black Market Spice Merchants for rubs, Danny Balboas for hot sauces and Drunken Sailor for relishes and mustard. Flat $10 shipping anywhere in Australia.
Which vegan BBQ products should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Its all Greek to Me | Black Market Spice Merchants | Greek gyro rub / mild (1/11) | Chicken, lamb, roasts |
| Magic Mex | Black Market Spice Merchants | Mexican seasoning / mild (2/11) | Tacos, burritos, guac |
| Alabama Jama | Black Market Spice Merchants | Tangy BBQ rub / mild (1/11) | Chicken, fries, veg |
| Majestic Spice Rub | Black Market Spice Merchants | Moroccan-style rub / mild (1/11) | Lamb shanks, shoulder |
| Fight Sauce | Danny Balboas | Smoked tomato chipotle sauce / medium (5/11) | Burgers, ribs, pizza |
| Snake Oil | Danny Balboas | Jalapeño pineapple lime sauce / medium (4/11) | Fish, chicken, slaw |
| Electric Dynamite | Danny Balboas | Orange habanero sauce / medium (6/11) | Wings, pork belly |
| Rehab | Danny Balboas | Reaper BBQ hot sauce / hot (8/11) | Burgers, wings, eggs |
| Smokey Tomato Relish | Drunken Sailor | Smoky relish / cool as (0/11) | Burgers, sangas |
| Onion, Cranberry & Bourbon Relish | Drunken Sailor | Fruit relish / cool as (0/11) | Cheese boards, burgers |
| Beetroot & Gin Relish | Drunken Sailor | Beetroot relish / cool as (0/11) | Burgers, steak sangas |
| Raspberry & Wasabi Mustard | Drunken Sailor | Fruit mustard / mild (3/11) | Chicken, sandwiches, steak |
How to use vegan rubs and sauces
- Mushrooms and cauliflower: cut thick steaks, oil them, rub them and grill over medium heat until tender with good colour.
- Tofu and tempeh: press firm tofu dry, coat it in rub, then grill or bake and finish with a hot sauce.
- Corn, eggplant and capsicum: a light oil and an all-purpose or Mexican rub is all they need.
- Relishes: spoon onto plant-based burgers, sangas and cheese-free grazing boards.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
Is BBQ sauce vegan?
Not always. Some BBQ sauces contain honey, Worcestershire sauce made with anchovies, butter or other dairy. The Danny Balboas sauces here are all tagged vegan and gluten free, and the Black Market rubs are tagged vegan and gluten free too. Of the Drunken Sailor jars, the Raspberry & Wasabi Mustard and Beetroot & Gin Relish are also tagged gluten free. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
Vegan vs vegetarian
Vegan products contain no animal products at all. Vegetarian products have no meat but may include honey, dairy or egg, so the vegetarian page is a bigger range.
Explore more: gluten free, dairy free, hot sauce and relish, or shop the makers at Danny Balboas, Black Market Spice Merchants and Drunken Sailor.
Frequently asked questions
Are BBQ rubs vegan?
Many dry rubs are just salt, sugar, herbs and spices, but some contain milk powder, honey, cheese or meat stock. The Black Market Spice Merchants rubs at The Rub Hub are tagged vegan. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
Is BBQ sauce vegan?
Not always. Some BBQ sauces contain honey, anchovy-based Worcestershire sauce or dairy. Danny Balboas hot sauces such as Fight Sauce and Rehab are tagged vegan and gluten free.
What can vegans cook on the barbecue?
Mushroom and cauliflower steaks, firm tofu, tempeh, corn on the cob, eggplant, capsicum and plant-based burgers all grill well. Oil them, add a rub, and finish with a hot sauce or relish.
What is the difference between vegan and vegetarian condiments?
Vegan condiments contain no animal products at all. Vegetarian condiments have no meat but may contain honey, dairy or egg.
Where can I buy vegan BBQ sauces and rubs in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks vegan BBQ rubs, hot sauces and relishes from Black Market Spice Merchants, Danny Balboas and Drunken Sailor. Shipping is a flat $10 anywhere in Australia.