Sauces and Condiments

Maple Barbecue Sauce

Make maple barbecue sauce with tomato sauce, tomato paste, cider vinegar, maple syrup, molasses and spices, simmered 15 minutes.

Maple barbecue sauce

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Tomato sauce and paste simmered with cider vinegar, maple syrup, molasses, Worcestershire and spices.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
CourseCondiment
CuisineAmerican

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups tomato sauce (or one 14.5 oz can)
  • 1 can (6 oz) of tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup real maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1–2 teaspoons liquid smoke (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • mason jars

Directions
 

  1. Put all the ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. Stir and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes so the flavors come together.
  3. Pour into a jar.

Notes

Cook/total time 10 minutes. Refrigerate up to several weeks, or freeze for longer storage. Not written for canning; if canning, use a USDA/NCHFP tested recipe and method.