Fire Up the Flavor – Without the Meat
Texans take their BBQ seriously—and going vegan doesn’t mean sitting out on the smoky, saucy fun. Whether you’re throwing a backyard bash or just craving a weekend cookout with a conscious twist, there’s a whole world of plant-based BBQ waiting for you. With the right ingredients and gear, your vegan BBQ can rival any brisket-laden plate in town.
Here’s everything you need to create your own Texas-style plant-based BBQ experience—books, sauces, and meat alternatives included.
Learn from the Pitmasters of Plant-Based
These cookbooks deliver crowd-pleasing recipes, grilling tips, and creative sides that turn any veggie into a flame-kissed masterpiece.
Vegan Barbecue: More Than 100 Recipes for Smoky and Satisfying Plant-Based BBQ by Terry Sargent
Bring the soul of Southern-style BBQ to your grill with this modern take on vegan meats and sides.
Vegan BBQ: 70 Delicious Plant-Based Recipes to Cook Outdoors by Katy Beskow
Packed with burgers, skewers, and seasonal produce that grill up like a dream.
From Garden to Grill: Over 250 Vegetable-Based Recipes by Elizabeth Orsini
For those who want to bring the garden straight to the grill, this one’s a summer staple.
Sauces That Sizzle (Without the Animal Products)
Add that finger-lickin’ finish to your grilled masterpieces with one of these vegan BBQ sauces:
365 Organic Texas True Barbecue Sauce
Classic Texas-style flavor with organic ingredients.
Yo Mama’s Keto BBQ Sauce (Vegan, No Sugar Added)
Low-carb, paleo, and packed with rich, bold flavor.
Primal Kitchen Unsweetened Classic BBQ Sauce
Simple, clean ingredients. Great on grilled jackfruit.
Meatless Mains That Steal the Show
Ready-made vegan proteins that sear beautifully on the grill:
Louisville Vegan Jerky Co. BBQ Bundle
A smoky snack that packs big personality.
Upton’s Naturals Bar-B-Que Jackfruit
Jackfruit’s meat-like texture and smoky BBQ flavor make it a must.
Field Roast Stadium Plant-Based Hot Dogs
Perfect for sliders or served on a toasted bun.
Beyond Meat Hot Italian Sausages
Spicy, juicy, and grill-ready.
Beyond Meat Plant-Based Burger Patties
You know them, you love them—classic go-to.
A veggie-forward alternative with great texture.
BBQ Season Never Looked So Green
Whether you’re hosting a big backyard bash or tossing a couple of meatless patties on a travel grill at the lake, there’s no better time to try vegan BBQ. These hand-picked books, sauces, and meat alternatives prove that plant-based doesn’t mean flavorless—it just means cruelty-free and creative.
So grab a spatula, slap on some sunscreen, and show ’em how it’s done – Texas vegan style.
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