Apple-Maple BBQ Sauce

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.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 35 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Remove from the heat and let cool slightly, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

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.