21 Vegan Ribs Recipes So Good You Won’t Believe It

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Ribs are one of those dishes that no one expected could ever be truly veganized. The creative recipe masterminds have outdone themselves in a feat of sheer gloriousness. These 21 vegan ribs recipes are standing to shift the belief paradigm that negates how close plant-based meat can be to conventional meat in terms of texture, flavor and juiciness.

21 Vegan Ribs Recipes So Good You Won’t Believe It


1. Sticky BBQ Ribs

These ribs are thick and juicy, just like a conventional rack of ribs. The secret? A cola infusion.

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2. Classic BBQ Short Ribs

Tender and meaty, without the animal!

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3. “Honey” BBQ Ribz from Great Vegan BBQ Without A Grill

Ooh, honey. You’re going to want a big appetite to eat these meatless BBQ ribs.

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4. Vegan Chinese Style Ribs

Even though these may seem complex, the recipe is actually very simple. It’s perfect for your Friday night feast.

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5. BBQ Vegan Ribs with Sticky Tamarind BBQ Sauce

Using chickpea flour, these ribs have a more tough, toothsome bite, much like traditional meat.

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6. BBQ Seitan Jackfruit Ribs

The mixture of seitan and jackfruit ensures the balance between firmness and shred is perfect.

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7. Tofu Short Ribs with Gingery Mashed Root Veggies

Did you know tofu can be transformed into a succulent rack of ribs? You do now.

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8. Barbecued Seitan Ribz

At last! A juicy steak rib you can eat without any animal products whatsoever.

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9. Vegan Char Siu or Chinese BBQ Pork Ribs

Oh yeah, step aside beef ribs, veganized pork ribs are the latest hit!

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10. Wicked Asian Ribs

Legend has it, if you play this video on repeat, you’ll make wicked Asian ribs for dinner.

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11. Meaty BBQ Seitan Ribs

This recipe tastes like a combination of pork and chicken ribs but is completely cruelty-free!

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12. Mouth Watering Vegan Ribs

They even have the grill lines! That’s authentic ribs with a vegan spin.

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13. Vegan BBQ Seitan Ribs

When you take one bite, there’s no going back.

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14. Barbecue Tempeh Vegan Ribs

These are some of the easiest ribs around. You don’t have to make the vegan meat from scratch – unless you feel like it.

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15. Homemade Seitan BBQ Ribs

Make a big portion to feed party guests.

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16. BBQ Tempeh Vegan Ribs

The greater the burn, the more the earthy flavor comes out.

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17. BBQ Jackfruit Ribs

Got a can of jackfruit hanging around that you’re never too sure what to do with? You’ve come to the right place.

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18. Vegan BBQ Ribs with Spicy Korean or Spicy Traditional BBQ Sauce

An entire plate of these spicy wonders will transform your opinion on vegan meat.

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19. Vegan Barbecue “Ribs”

People who say vegans can’t eat meat haven’t tried this dish.

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20. Sticky BBQ Seitan Ribs

If you cook these in the oven, your kitchen will take on an delightful, spicy aroma.

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21. Alkaline Electric Vegan “Ribs”

The ability of the humble mushroom to create “meat” is abounding.

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Image credit: Robin Robertson

This post was last modified on December 15, 2020 7:31 am

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