Vegan sauces here are relishes, a mustard and hot sauces with no animal ingredients listed: five from Drunken Sailor and five from Danny Balboas, all Australian made. They run from Cool As relishes to a hot Carolina Reaper BBQ sauce. Shipping is a flat $10 anywhere in Australia.
Which vegan sauce should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Smokey Tomato Relish | Drunken Sailor | Smoky tomato relish / cool as (0/11) | Brekkie rolls, burgers, snags |
| Beetroot & Gin Relish | Drunken Sailor | Beetroot and apple relish / cool as (0/11) | Burgers, steak sangas |
| Onion, Cranberry & Bourbon Relish | Drunken Sailor | Jammy onion relish / cool as (0/11) | Cheeseboards, burgers |
| Jalapeño & Tequila Relish | Drunken Sailor | Sweet jalapeño relish / medium (4/11) | Burgers, nachos, tacos |
| Raspberry & Wasabi Mustard | Drunken Sailor | Fruity wasabi mustard / mild (3/11) | Sangas, chicken, steak |
| Fight Sauce | Danny Balboas | Smoked tomato and chipotle / medium (5/11) | Burgers, ribs, pizza |
| Snake Oil | Danny Balboas | Jalapeño, pineapple and lime / medium (4/11) | Fish, eggs, Mexican |
| Juice Head | Danny Balboas | Red grape and habanero / medium (6/11) | Tacos, pork, lamb |
| Electric Dynamite | Danny Balboas | Capsicum, orange and habanero / medium (6/11) | Wings, burgers, pork belly |
| Rehab | Danny Balboas | Reaper and habanero BBQ hot sauce / hot (8/11) | Burgers, wings, eggs |
How to use vegan sauces
- On the grill: brush relish over grilled mushrooms, eggplant or corn in the last few minutes so it catches without burning.
- In the bun: Smokey Tomato Relish or Beetroot & Gin Relish on a veggie burger; Fight Sauce if you want smoke and a medium kick.
- At the table: Snake Oil over fish tacos or eggs, Electric Dynamite over roast spuds.
- On the board: Onion, Cranberry & Bourbon Relish with crackers. Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
Are these vegan sauces gluten free?
Eight of the ten are tagged gluten free in our product data: all five Danny Balboas sauces, plus Drunken Sailor's Jalapeño & Tequila Relish, Beetroot & Gin Relish and Raspberry & Wasabi Mustard. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
What makes a BBQ sauce not vegan?
The usual suspects are honey, anchovies (common in Worcestershire), fish sauce, butter and cream. A sauce can look plant-based and still hide one of these, which is why the ingredient list matters.
See the wider vegan rubs and full vegan range, plus gluten free, dairy free, relish and hot sauce, or browse Drunken Sailor and Danny Balboas.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy vegan BBQ sauce in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks vegan relishes, mustard and hot sauces from Drunken Sailor and Danny Balboas, both Australian made. We ship Australia-wide for a flat $10 per order.
What ingredients make a BBQ sauce not vegan?
Honey, anchovies (often found in Worcestershire), fish sauce, butter and cream are the common ones. Always read the ingredient list, because recipes can change.
Are Danny Balboas hot sauces vegan?
Yes. Fight Sauce, Snake Oil, Juice Head, Electric Dynamite and Rehab are all tagged vegan and gluten free in The Rub Hub's product data. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
Which vegan sauces have no chilli heat?
Drunken Sailor's Smokey Tomato Relish, Beetroot & Gin Relish and Onion, Cranberry & Bourbon Relish all rate Cool As (0/11) on The Rub Hub's Hub Heat scale.
Which vegan hot sauce carries the most heat?
Danny Balboas Rehab, a Carolina Reaper and habanero BBQ hot sauce on a sweet apple base, rates hot (8/11) on Hub Heat.