Tasting different BBQ sauce flavours such as Stubb’s or Sweet Baby Ray’s range of sauces will make you wonder what is the next thing. Barbeque sauces need to have smokiness, acidity, sweetness, and well tomato sauce. In this recipe, we are going to use pumpkin puree to add sweetness and change the flavours to make a delectable sauce that could be used as a dip, to slather on grilled chicken or pork chops, or as a marinade. Keep on reading to find out how to make that delicious Pumpkin Barbecue Sauce.
The credit for this recipe goes to The Speckled Palate
For this recipe, you will need…
- 15 oz. pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¾ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup 100% tomato juice
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Step 1
Add the pumpkin, vinegar, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, tomato juice, tomato paste, and soy sauce to a pot or Dutch oven. Start whisking it together until it is thoroughly combined.
Step 2
Season the mix with pepper, cinnamon, and ginger. Continue to add garlic powder, allspice, and cayenne as you go. Continue to heat on low heat once incorporated.
Step 3
Put the pan on a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. You need to keep an eye on the barbecue sauce, so it doesn’t burn since it thickens very quickly.
Step 4
After the barbecue sauce has been cooked and thickened, transfer it to a mason jar and let it sit overnight.
Step 5
That’s all there is to it. The best part is that you can serve this Pumpkin Barbecue Sauce at room temperature with your favourite slow-cooked meat and vegetables. Alternatively, it can also be used to marinate meat or give stews a sweet and smoky flavour. The possibilities are boundless.
Nutrition Information
| Serving Size (32 servings) | 2 Tablespoons |
| Calories | 30 |
| Total Fat | 0g |
| Sodium | 56mg |
| Carbohydrates | 7g |
| – Sugar | 6g |
| – Fibre | 1g |
| Protein | 0g |
We hope you liked this Pumpkin BBQ Sauce recipe. For more recipes like this one head onto our blog and check out more fun ways to use pumpkin puree.
