Homemade Maple Bacon Barbecue Sauce

Homemade Maple Bacon Barbecue Sauce

March 13, 2026

Sweet, smoky, and perfectly balanced, this Homemade Maple Bacon Barbecue Sauce brings bold flavor to your favorite grilled or roasted dishes. Benissimo Maple Bacon Sugar adds a rich, caramelized sweetness that pairs beautifully with tangy apple cider vinegar, savory Dijon, and a hint of smoked paprika. Quick to whisk together and easy to simmer, this sauce elevates everything from ribs and chicken to roasted vegetables with effortless gourmet flair.

Makes about 1 ½ cups

Ingredients:

1 cup ketchup
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons Maple Bacon Sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon Wicked Good Peppermapl
1 clove garlic, finely minced

Optional
Pinch cayenne for heat
1 teaspoon tomato paste for deeper richness

Instructions:

In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, water, and Maple Bacon Sugar. Whisk until smooth.

Add Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, smoked paprika, pepper, and garlic. Stir to combine.

Bring to a gentle simmer over medium low heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more Maple Bacon Sugar for sweetness or a splash more vinegar for brightness.

Remove from heat and let cool. Sauce will thicken further as it cools.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

This Homemade Maple Bacon Barbecue Sauce is a versatile, flavorful addition to any kitchen, making it ideal for easy recipes, weeknight recipes, and family recipes. With its smoky-sweet profile and subtle spice, this barbecue sauce recipe, maple bacon BBQ, and homemade grilling sauce is perfect for backyard cookouts, dinner parties, or cozy family meals. Using Benissimo infused sugars and seasonings ensures even simple sauces become bold, vibrant, and effortlessly delicious—because good taste runs in the family.

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