Orange Maple Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Elevate your pizza night with this vibrant Orange Maple Barbecue Sauce! Sweet, tangy, and smoky, this sauce is incredibly versatile. Perfect for drizzling over pizza with roasted sweet potatoes and caramelized onions, or as a glaze for tofu, tempeh, and more. This easy recipe takes just 55 minutes to create a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 133.1 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Orange Maple Barbecue Sauce

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Orange Maple Barbecue Sauce

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How to Make Orange Maple Barbecue Sauce

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 large onion, thinly sliced, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Sauté for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add 1/4 cup dry red wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
  5. Stir in 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a low boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  8. Transfer the sauce to a blender. Add 1/4 cup maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke.
  9. Blend until smooth.
  10. Enjoy on pizza, tofu, tempeh, or your favorite dish! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

70g

Fat

1g

Carbs

8g