Ingredient substitution guide

Best substitutes for barbecue sauce

Best swap for barbecue sauce: Hoisin sauce, 1:1; sweeter, Asian-flavored, lacks smokiness; contains soy and wheat (check label).

How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy

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Another alternative

  1. Ketchup with molasses and vinegar

    4:1:1 plus smoked paprika; the quickest from-scratch version

Source and limits

These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.

The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:

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