Olive Oil Substitution?

silystarrfish

I am out of olive oil, are there any good substitutions?

I'm just making bbq sauce, and there isn't much in it... could I just sub water? or lemon juice? I'm really not sure about this, I don't want to ruin the recipe

Suasoria

How much is in the recipe? Sub another oil if you have any. Don't sub an acidic like lemon. If all else fails, water.

silystarrfish

Thanks, it was only two tablespoons so I ended up using water, but I won't make it to the grocery store for a few days anyway, and I'm sure it will come up again.

superfood2

You don't have any oil? You could use flax or hemp.

rawmama

We sometimes use coconut oil/coconut butter unless it is something you need to keep refrigerated, which would cause it to become solid :) Also avocado would help to thicken something like oil.

quest4peace

I like to use chia seeds soaked in water...for 1 cup oil I would do 2 T to 1/4 cup chia and 3.4 - 1 cup water.