I found this to be the perfect recipe, not too sweet, not too spicy, tomato not too strong. Shared a jar with my daughter, she called and asked for the recipe. Thanks so much!
Hi Steven! I have not tried canning this myself, but if you frequently can BBQ sauce, you could try following those steps here. If you decide to experiment with it, I’d love to hear how it goes!
Back ribs turned out great in the instant pot + the rub as well as the home made BBQ sauce was great! Added to the garlic powder quantity and used 1 TBS cayenne in the sauce for extra heat and added rye whiskey to the sauce as well.
Absolutely the best barbecue sauce I’ve ever tasted. I do substitute honey for the maple syrup, and I have used tomato purée instead of tomato sauce in a pinch and it came out fine, award winning!
I enjoyed this barbecue sauce very much. I was using what I had and made a few substitutions. I replaced tomato puree with diced fire roasted tomatoes. I also replaced molasses with brown sugar. Used a full tsp of cyan pepper and it was hot but not scorching. Put it over pulled chicken on bread and just really enjoyed it. Thanks for saving me from another trip to the store with this satisfying and very good sauce.
The sodium content was not included in the nutrition information. Do you the sodium content? I have to watch my sodium intact & all the store bought brands are high.
Hi Claire! I stopped including sodium info because it can vary so much depending upon what products you used, and I found a lot of conflicting info online, so ultimately I didn’t feel comfortable publishing it because sometimes it wasn’t even in the ballpark. If you’d like to calculate it yourself, there are lots of free tools online (myfitnesspal.com is popular). I hope that helps!
I know that; I just wanted to make sure other readers knew that standard Worcestershire sauce is not vegan. I thought that was important to clarify, since your recipe claims to be vegan as written.
Sorry, I didn’t read the whole blog, but I did see the prominent dietary note stating that the recipe is vegan as written. It seems to me there should be an asterisk or qualifier there.
Hi Kate! I believe it is coming from the tomato sauce and paste. From what Google says and USDA every 1 cup of tomato sauce has 3.2g protein. Hope this helps!
I’ve never been a fan of barbecue sauce because of the sugary sweet taste that often overpowers the smokiness and lingers too long. But this was delicious with the Smoked Chicken Thighs recipe. I love that it’s freezable too, and so easy and affordable to make! I’ll be taking it with a tray of smoked pulled pork to a pool party next weekend. Next time I make it I may cut back the maple syrup a bit and increase the cayenne for my love of spicy. Great recipe!
Served me well. Just like classic barbecue sauce, but better. Easy to make. I modified the recipe a little by slow-cooking in a crockpot for about 10 hours per batch, stirring occasionally. I also added a splash of pineapple juice.
Thank you! You are a lifesaver and I would highly recommend this recipe. I have tried at least two other recipes and this one left them all behind!
Hi Ro! I’m so confused, because I see it on my end! The recipe is in the recipe card, right above the area where you commented. You can also click the “jump to recipe” button at the top of the screen to help get you there faster. Could you please check again!
I’m so confused, because I see it on my end! The recipe is in the recipe card, right above the area where you commented. You can also click the “jump to recipe” button at the top of the screen to help get you there faster. Could you please check again!
Sorry, but this leaves A LOT to be desired. It just tastes like tomato paste, needs a lot of improvement in the flavor category. Not sure what to even add to try to make it taste even a little bit like BBQ sauce.
I’m sorry to hear the recipe wasn’t to your taste Jen. I know it’s disappointing to try a new recipe and not enjoy it. I (and many other readers) have enjoyed it, so I really wish they would’ve been a hit for you too!
The principle of your sauce looks great, however of note it is not vegan as a true Worcestershire Sauce has anchovies in it. What can I substitute instead of Worcestershire Sauce to make your recipe?
One thing you mentioned that it’s vegan. But a lot of people do not realize that in Worcestershire sauce there is anchovies so that actually technically does not make it vegan so please beware when you’re buying your Worcestershire sauce. The only reason why I know this is because I’m highly allergic to anchovies so I’m constantly reading the labels of the Worcestershire sauce that I buy. Just thought I’d let you know other than that it’s a kick rear recipe
This barbecue sauce is everything! I love that it uses a whole can of tomato sauce and tomato paste. No need to measure. And yes that is a big deal to me lol. It’s so delicious and the flavors are well-balanced! No more store-bought barbecue sauce for us. Thanks, Erin for this fantastic recipe 😊
I found this to be the perfect recipe, not too sweet, not too spicy, tomato not too strong. Shared a jar with my daughter, she called and asked for the recipe. Thanks so much!
Hi Peggy! So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for this kind review!
Good day Ms Erin
Can I make this in a large batch like 8 to 10 cups and can it using hot water bath instead of freezing or refrigerated it
Thank you
Hi Steven! I have not tried canning this myself, but if you frequently can BBQ sauce, you could try following those steps here. If you decide to experiment with it, I’d love to hear how it goes!
Back ribs turned out great in the instant pot + the rub as well as the home made BBQ sauce was great! Added to the garlic powder quantity and used 1 TBS cayenne in the sauce for extra heat and added rye whiskey to the sauce as well.
Hi Peter! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Absolutely the best barbecue sauce I’ve ever tasted. I do substitute honey for the maple syrup, and I have used tomato purée instead of tomato sauce in a pinch and it came out fine, award winning!
Hi Sandra! So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for this kind review!
I enjoyed this barbecue sauce very much. I was using what I had and made a few substitutions. I replaced tomato puree with diced fire roasted tomatoes. I also replaced molasses with brown sugar. Used a full tsp of cyan pepper and it was hot but not scorching. Put it over pulled chicken on bread and just really enjoyed it. Thanks for saving me from another trip to the store with this satisfying and very good sauce.
Hi John! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
The sodium content was not included in the nutrition information. Do you the sodium content? I have to watch my sodium intact & all the store bought brands are high.
Hi Claire! I stopped including sodium info because it can vary so much depending upon what products you used, and I found a lot of conflicting info online, so ultimately I didn’t feel comfortable publishing it because sometimes it wasn’t even in the ballpark. If you’d like to calculate it yourself, there are lots of free tools online (myfitnesspal.com is popular). I hope that helps!
Worcestershire sauce is not usually vegan!
Hi Wendy! There are several brands that are vegan or you can make it homemade! Enjoy!
I know that; I just wanted to make sure other readers knew that standard Worcestershire sauce is not vegan. I thought that was important to clarify, since your recipe claims to be vegan as written.
Hi Wendy! If you check under the FAQ’s of the blog post, I actually covered this topic in detail. Thanks!
Sorry, I didn’t read the whole blog, but I did see the prominent dietary note stating that the recipe is vegan as written. It seems to me there should be an asterisk or qualifier there.
Thank you so much. Best barbeque sauce ever!
Hi Beemom! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
My son in law says this is the best bbq sauce ever!
Just curious about the nutritional information. It says 7 g of protein Where is the protein coming from?
Hi Kate! I believe it is coming from the tomato sauce and paste. From what Google says and USDA every 1 cup of tomato sauce has 3.2g protein. Hope this helps!
I’ve never been a fan of barbecue sauce because of the sugary sweet taste that often overpowers the smokiness and lingers too long. But this was delicious with the Smoked Chicken Thighs recipe. I love that it’s freezable too, and so easy and affordable to make! I’ll be taking it with a tray of smoked pulled pork to a pool party next weekend. Next time I make it I may cut back the maple syrup a bit and increase the cayenne for my love of spicy. Great recipe!
Hi Kristen! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Will never buy another store bottle of bbq sauce. Your recipe has captured all that I want and enjoy. So delicious. Thank you.
Hi Edward! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Served me well. Just like classic barbecue sauce, but better. Easy to make. I modified the recipe a little by slow-cooking in a crockpot for about 10 hours per batch, stirring occasionally. I also added a splash of pineapple juice.
Thank you! You are a lifesaver and I would highly recommend this recipe. I have tried at least two other recipes and this one left them all behind!
Hi Bronze! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Sounds great but where’s the recipe?
Does not give the amounts of each ingredient.
Am I missing something?
Hi Ro! I’m so confused, because I see it on my end! The recipe is in the recipe card, right above the area where you commented. You can also click the “jump to recipe” button at the top of the screen to help get you there faster. Could you please check again!
Delicious! Thank you, Erin.
Hi Joanne! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Where the heck is the recipe!!! To much crap to go through and I still can’t find it!!
I’m so confused, because I see it on my end! The recipe is in the recipe card, right above the area where you commented. You can also click the “jump to recipe” button at the top of the screen to help get you there faster. Could you please check again!
Sorry, but this leaves A LOT to be desired. It just tastes like tomato paste, needs a lot of improvement in the flavor category. Not sure what to even add to try to make it taste even a little bit like BBQ sauce.
I’m sorry to hear the recipe wasn’t to your taste Jen. I know it’s disappointing to try a new recipe and not enjoy it. I (and many other readers) have enjoyed it, so I really wish they would’ve been a hit for you too!
The principle of your sauce looks great, however of note it is not vegan as a true Worcestershire Sauce has anchovies in it. What can I substitute instead of Worcestershire Sauce to make your recipe?
You could just leave it out, Clare.
This really is the Best BBQ sauce. I have used it with your Instant Pot Ribs at least 2 times now! Love it! Thank you!
Thank you Wendy! Glad you enjoyed it!
One thing you mentioned that it’s vegan. But a lot of people do not realize that in Worcestershire sauce there is anchovies so that actually technically does not make it vegan so please beware when you’re buying your Worcestershire sauce. The only reason why I know this is because I’m highly allergic to anchovies so I’m constantly reading the labels of the Worcestershire sauce that I buy. Just thought I’d let you know other than that it’s a kick rear recipe
Hi Michelle, thanks for the feedback, we actually have one of our FAQ’s dedicated to this subject. Hope you enjoy the sauce!
This barbecue sauce is everything! I love that it uses a whole can of tomato sauce and tomato paste. No need to measure. And yes that is a big deal to me lol. It’s so delicious and the flavors are well-balanced! No more store-bought barbecue sauce for us. Thanks, Erin for this fantastic recipe 😊
Glad you enjoyed it, Ella!