15-Minute Maple Barbecue Sauce
This homemade maple barbecue sauce is perfect for enhancing the flavors of your pork and chicken dishes. Ready in just 15 minutes on the stovetop, this sweet and smoky sauce is a great addition to weeknight dinners. Or use it as a marinade for grilling or baking - either way your family is going to love it.
Servings 5 ounces
Equipment
- A small saucepan
Ingredients
- ¼ c tomato paste
- 3 tsp red wine vinegar
- ¼ c maple syrup
- 1.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp molasses
- ½ tsp mustard powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt Diamond Crystal
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp water optional
Instructions
- Place a small saucepan over low heat on a stovetop burner. Use measuring cups and spoons to add everything except the spices and water to it, letting them warm up as you add them.
- Once the first five ingredients are in the pan, use a whisk to combine everything together, then measure out and add the spices to the mixture. Use the whisk again to combine it all and increase the heat to medium low. If the mixture is too thick for your taste, add in the water as well and stir to incorporate.
- Let the mixture cook for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally with the whisk and letting the flavors meld together.
- Remove from the heat and either use right away or let cool then place in a glass jar or other container. If not using right away, make sure the sauce cools completely before placing a lid on it and storing in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
Makes about 5 ounces of sauce