Best 10 Homemade Maple Bbq Sauce Recipes

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Whether you are a seasoned pitmaster or a novice in the kitchen, the perfect homemade maple BBQ sauce can elevate your grilling and barbecuing game to new heights. This rich, smoky, and tangy sauce adds a touch of sweetness to balance out the savory flavors of grilled meats, vegetables, and tofu. With so many variations of maple BBQ sauce recipes available, it can be overwhelming to select the one that suits your taste and preferences. In this comprehensive guide, we will navigate you through the world of maple BBQ sauces, providing you with the essential information and tips you need to create the best homemade sauce that will impress your taste buds and leave your guests craving for more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE MAPLE BBQ SAUCE RECIPE



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Provided by The Prairie Homestead

Categories     Condiment

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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 (I use this salt.)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1-2 teaspoons liquid smoke (optional, but nice if you're wanting the smokey flavor)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional- use only if you want a kick)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Continue to mix and simmer for 10-15 minutes so all the ingredients can meld together.
  • Transfer to a jar and store in the refrigerator for up to several weeks. You can also freeze it for longer storage.

MAPLE BBQ SAUCE



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Maple BBQ Sauce is the perfect blend of flavors. Slightly sweet with just the right amount of spice for a great grilling sauce. Enjoy it with pork, beef or chicken.

Provided by Milisa

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups ketchup
1 cup pure maple syrup
1 cup apple cider
1/4 cup cane syrup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon onion flakes
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, add ketchup, maple syrup, apple cider, cane syrup, garlic, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, dry mustard and red pepper.
  • Whisk mixture together until well combined.
  • Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a low boil, stirring often.
  • Continue to cook for 5 minutes, remove from heat and set aside until slightly cooled.
  • Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 0 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 282 grams sodium, Sugar 12 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

MAPLE BARBECUE SAUCE



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"Unlike many barbecue sauces, this recipe doesn't use ketchup, which typically contains sugar," says Debbie Purdue of Westland, Michigan. "The savory sauce, made with sugar-free maple-flavored syrup, gives unbelievable flavor to pork, chicken and spareribs. You won't miss the sugar at all.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup sugar-free maple-flavored syrup

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 12 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until the onion is tender. Stir in the syrup; cook until heated through. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Stir before using.

Nutrition Facts :

SIMPLE MAPLE BARBECUE SAUCE



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--Lorna Crowe, East Mapleton, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 1-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; mix or shake well. Serve over ribs, chicken, pork or ham or use as a marinade. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

NORTH ATLANTIC-STYLE MAPLE BBQ SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup light molasses
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup malt vinegar
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 cups of ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
6 drops of Tabasco sauce
3 teaspoons of fenugreek
6 Teaspoons sweet paprika
2 Tbs cornstarch
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Add liquid ingredients, except the water, to sauce pan. Simmer these ingredients for 15 minutes or until all ingredients have blended. Sift in fenugreek and paprika. Stir while spices are blending into sauce.
  • Bring sauce to slow rolling boil. Then add cornstarch and water to sauce. Continue to simmer until sauce has thickened.
  • Sauce is great on pork, beef, lamb, chicken or anything you desire. This sauce is also a great marinade when used with citrus juice base!!!

MAPLE SYRUP BARBECUE SAUCE



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This thick, sweet, barbecue sauce that has a fantastic flavor and works well on pork and poultry.

Provided by Derrick Riches

Categories     Sauce     Condiment

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup ketchup
1 cup onion (finely chopped)
3/4 cup ​ maple syrup
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoon garlic (finely chopped)
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon coriander

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Combine all sauce ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, uncovered, stirring often.
  • Once cooked through and thickened, remove from heat. Let sauce cool for 10 to 15 minutes before using.
  • If making a few days ahead of time, let mixture cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store in a container with lid in refrigerator for up to a month. Reheat in microwave for a minute or two before using on grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 57 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize about 4 cups (64 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MAPLE WHISKEY BBQ SAUCE



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I've tweaked this recipe over the years to something I proudly serve with my pulled pork and ribs. It's also delicious on chicken. As the sauce simmers, it will develop a deep, rich color and flavor. The sauce tastes best if made a day ahead of time.

Provided by France C

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup ketchup
⅓ cup maple whiskey (such as Crown Royal Maple®)
⅓ cup apple cider
¼ cup dark molasses
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine ketchup, maple whiskey, apple cider, dark molasses, apple cider vinegar, pure maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a saucepan. Whisk together over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened, 25 to 30 minutes. Sauce will thicken further upon cooling.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for future use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 168.8 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

APPLE-MAPLE BBQ SAUCE



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Tried, tweaked, and tested over the years to perfection! Use on all your BBQ meats or serve as an excellent sauce on oven-roasted dishes such as pork chops or chicken.

Provided by Millim

Categories     BBQ Sauce

Time 1h25m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups ketchup
1 cup dark brown sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
⅓ cup real maple syrup
¼ cup molasses
¼ cup bacon fat
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup apple cider

Steps:

  • Stir ketchup, brown sugar, applesauce, maple syrup, molasses, bacon fat, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, allspice, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, and nutmeg together in a large saucepan over medium heat until thoroughly combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for at least 1 hour, adding apple cider if a thinner consistency is desired.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
  • Use a funnel to pour BBQ sauce into a clean, sterilized 32-ounce bottle or container. Seal and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 171.2 mg

MAPLE BACON BBQ SAUCE (FOR WINGS) RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by á-25252

Number Of Ingredients 10

Maple Bacon BBQ Sauce
8 slices of bacon, diced
1/2 large onion, diced (or 1 medium onion)
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup applesauce
1 cup maple syrup (the real stuff)
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. mustard powder
3 tbsp. brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. While the ribs are braising, prepare the sauce. In a medium sauce pan, take the diced bacon (cut up before cooking) and cook it until it is half done. Drain off all of the fat, leaving 3 tbsp. in the saucepan. Add the onion to the cooking bacon. Fry until the onions are tender and beginning to brown. 2. Add the ketchup, applesauce, maple syrup, vinegar, soy sauce, mustard powder, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Bring the contents to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, and stirring every so often.

MAPLE-APPLE BBQ SAUCE



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Make and share this Maple-Apple BBQ Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mike 814

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup applesauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients except maple flavor. Bring to a boil while stirring with a whisk. Continue to cook for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the maple flavor.
  • Use immediately or store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 1209.4, Carbohydrate 53.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 24.6, Protein 4.7

Tips:

  • Use pure maple syrup: Opt for 100% pure maple syrup for an authentic maple flavor. Check the label to ensure it's pure, not a blend or imitation.
  • Start with a good base: Use a high-quality ketchup or tomato sauce as the foundation of your BBQ sauce. This will provide a solid base of flavors and thickness.
  • Add a touch of smokiness: Incorporate smoked paprika, liquid smoke, or chipotle peppers to give your BBQ sauce a smoky depth of flavor.
  • Experiment with spices: Don't be afraid to adjust the spices to suit your preferences. Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy kick, oregano for a savory note, or garlic powder for extra umami.
  • Balance the flavors: Aim for a harmonious balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. Adjust the proportions of maple syrup, vinegar, and spices until you achieve a well-rounded taste.
  • Simmer for depth of flavor: Allow your BBQ sauce to simmer gently over low heat for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavors to meld and deepen, resulting in a more complex sauce.

Conclusion:

Homemade maple BBQ sauce is a versatile condiment that can elevate the flavor of grilled meats, poultry, and vegetables. With its perfect balance of sweet, sour, and smoky flavors, this sauce is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Experiment with different spices and ingredients to create your unique signature sauce. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply looking to add some excitement to your weeknight meals, homemade maple BBQ sauce is the perfect choice for adding a burst of flavor to your dishes.

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