Smoky bbq sauce with hints of garlic and onion in a rich maple blend, perfect for an amazing compliment to all your summertime meals. Turn meals into memories with the rich aroma and amazing taste of homemade bbq sauce.

I love anything on the grill, from veggies to meats and fish. But what really makes the dish, is your sauce. What better way to create amazing memories than with great tasting, healthy homemade bbq sauces for your cookouts.

You can whip this sauce up with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Be prepared with your apron though, as it may splatter a bit while simmering. I love this one because of the amazing smoky taste and clean simple ingredients. Store-bought brands tend to have high sugar content and random ingredients I can’t even pronounce. I’ll pass on that and stick to clean eating.

Making that perfect BBQ sauce

So, what goes into that perfect BBQ sauce? This is a hot debate depending on who you talk to and the type of bbq you are referring to. I think we can agree that a clean, simple sauce that tastes amazing is always welcome.

Seasonings - From a blend of dried seasonings that bring out the full flavor of the dish.
Sweetness - From real maple syrup, adding that summertime sweet taste to your dish.
Smoky - Often you think of smoky aromas and taste with BBQ sauce, which this one delivers.

Everything you’ll need for your homemade smoky maple bbq sauce

This is easy and quick, so you can spend your time entertaining and lounging instead of in the kitchen. Bonus, you probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry already! If not, you can have them delivered to your door by this evening.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Tomato sauce: you’ll need one can of tomato sauce to get started.
Tomato paste: yep, more tomato, this is your sauce base, adding richness, acidity, and consistency.
Balsamic vinegar: a bit of vinegar goes a long way, but this is essential to your perfect sauce flavor. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% off.
Maple syrup: real maple syrup adds that kick of sweetness to your sauce and amazingness to your dish.
Garlic powder: garlic powder, one of my favorite ingredients for any dish, but a must for BBQ sauces.
Onion powder: onion powder is one of the dry ingredients that blend together to bring this sauce to perfection.
Sea salt: if you cook, you know salt goes in everything, am I right?
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How to make your Smokey Maple BBQ Sauce

What makes this a must-add to my blog is the ease of preparation. Common ingredients and a quick turnaround time will put this BBQ sauce on your must-try for this week’s dinner list. Simple, clean ingredients create this summertime fave that stores well, so make extra for some healthy sauce to compliment your favorite grill dishes. You won’t be disappointed!

Steps to make the sauce

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine all of the ingredients and whisk together.
Bring to a simmer.
Stir occasionally as the sauce starts to thicken and reduce, about 10-15 minutes.

That’s it! On to your next task.

Ways to serve your smokey maple bbq sauce

Baste your grilled meat or barbecue ribs
Add a little zing to your bacon-wrapped stuff chicken
Serve as a condiment on your burgers
Add an extra kick to your pulled pork or shredded meats
Rosemary roasted potatoes
Oven baked fries
Bacon brussels sprout leaves

How to store your BBQ sauce

Store your BBQ sauce in a glass jar or use it immediately. I hope this becomes your go-to grill and chill BBQ sauce. Let me know what you think in the comments!

Smoky Maple BBQ Sauce

Servings: ?
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Smoky bbq sauce with hints of garlic and onion in a rich maple blend, perfect for an amazing compliment to all of your summertime meals. Turn meals into memories with the rich aroma and amazing taste of homemade bbq sauce.