{"title":"Signature Sauces","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eDiscover the Johnny Retro Signature Sauces collection, featuring our range of Melbourne-made BBQ sauces and tomato sauce inspired by recipes perfected in our iconic retro food truck. Crafted at Factory 18 using quality ingredients and nothing artificial, our sauces are designed to bring bold flavour to burgers, BBQ meats, sandwiches and everyday meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eFrom the rich, peppery flavour of our Maple BBQ Sauce to our Thick with Kick Tomato Sauce and Bold \u0026amp; Beautiful Backyard BBQ Sauce, every bottle is made to help you create unforgettable meals at home. Whether you're firing up the BBQ or looking for the perfect finishing touch, our signature sauces deliver authentic flavour in every serve.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"backyard-bbq-sauce","title":"Backyard BBQ Sauce","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"johnny-retro-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBackyard BBQ Sauce – Bold \u0026amp; Beautiful\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e A bold, full-flavoured Australian BBQ sauce with rich savoury depth and a gentle spice kick. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnny Retro Backyard BBQ Sauce brings together tomato, mustard, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion and our own blend of seasonings to create a rich, versatile BBQ sauce made for ribs, wings, burgers, pulled pork and everyday grilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt delivers bold BBQ flavour with balanced sweetness, savoury depth and a little spice kick. The result is a sauce that adds plenty of character without overwhelming the food underneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped from recipes perfected through our Maple Leaf Meats food truck and manufactured at Factory 18 in Melbourne, Backyard BBQ Sauce is made for the grill, the smoker, the oven and the family table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNothing Artificial. Only the Good Stuff.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold, rich BBQ flavour with a gentle spice kick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced sweetness, tang and savoury depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with tomato, mustard, honey and Worcestershire sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for ribs, wings, burgers and pulled pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal as a glaze, marinade, dipping sauce or finishing sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade without artificial colours, flavours or preservatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped from recipes perfected through our Melbourne food truck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured at our HACCP-certified Factory 18 facility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProudly made in Melbourne, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does Johnny Retro Backyard BBQ Sauce Taste Like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnny Retro Backyard BBQ Sauce has a rich tomato base layered with mustard, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion and a carefully balanced blend of spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt begins with bold BBQ flavour, followed by savoury depth, balanced sweetness and a gentle spice kick. The heat is noticeable enough to add character, but it is not intended to dominate the meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is thick enough to coat meat, cling to burgers and build a glossy glaze during cooking, making it useful for everything from quick weeknight meals to long, slow backyard BBQs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Bold BBQ Sauce with Balanced Sweetness and Spice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome BBQ sauces are overwhelmingly sweet, while others rely on strong heat or smoke flavour. Johnny Retro Backyard BBQ Sauce is built around balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoney brings rounded sweetness, mustard and vinegar add tang, Worcestershire sauce creates savoury depth, and our seasoning blend adds a gentle spice finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a bold Australian BBQ sauce that works across beef, pork, chicken and vegetables without masking the flavour of the food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Johnny Retro Backyard BBQ Sauce Best With?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackyard BBQ Sauce is made for classic grilled, roasted, smoked and slow-cooked foods. Use it straight from the bottle, brush it on during cooking or serve it as a dipping and finishing sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork ribs and beef ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicken wings and drumsticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef burgers and cheeseburgers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePulled pork and pulled chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrisket and slow-cooked beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeatballs and meatloaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBBQ sausages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteak sandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoaded fries and wedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePizza and flatbreads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackyard BBQs and family dinners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBBQ Sauce for Ribs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnny Retro Backyard BBQ Sauce is a natural match for pork ribs and beef ribs. Its thick texture helps it cling to the meat, while the honey, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and spices create a rich, glossy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrush it over the ribs during the final stages of cooking, allow the sauce to set, then add another light layer for a deeper glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBBQ Sauce for Chicken Wings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Backyard BBQ Sauce on oven-baked, grilled, air-fried or smoked chicken wings. Toss cooked wings through the sauce or brush it on during the final minutes of cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bold flavour, tang and gentle spice kick work especially well with crispy chicken skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBBQ Sauce for Burgers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnny Retro Backyard BBQ Sauce works beautifully with beef burgers, bacon cheeseburgers, chicken burgers and pulled pork rolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts thick consistency helps it stay inside the bun, while the savoury, tangy flavour pairs naturally with bacon, cheddar, grilled onions, pickles and coleslaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBBQ Sauce for Pulled Pork\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix Backyard BBQ Sauce through pulled pork or serve it as a finishing sauce in rolls, burgers, tacos and loaded fries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tomato, mustard, honey and vinegar help balance the richness of slow-cooked pork, while the Worcestershire sauce and spices add depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBBQ Sauce for Brisket and Slow-Cooked Beef\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe Johnny Retro Backyard BBQ Sauce alongside brisket, slow-cooked beef or beef ribs as a dipping or finishing sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bold flavour and balanced acidity complement rich beef without overpowering the meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBBQ Sauce for Sausages and Meatballs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Backyard BBQ Sauce with BBQ sausages, sausage rolls, meatballs or meatloaf. Its thick texture and balanced sweetness make it useful as a dipping sauce, glaze or topping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBBQ Sauce for Roast Vegetables\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnny Retro Backyard BBQ Sauce is not only for meat. Brush a light layer over roast cauliflower, pumpkin, sweet potato, corn or grilled mushrooms during the final stage of cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sauce adds savoury depth, tang and a little spice while helping the vegetables develop a caramelised finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for Grilling, Glazing, Smoking and Slow Cooking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnny Retro Backyard BBQ Sauce can be used across a wide range of cooking methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush over ribs during the final stage of cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss through cooked chicken wings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to beef or chicken burgers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix through pulled pork or pulled chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe beside brisket or grilled meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a glaze for meatballs or meatloaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to loaded fries or wedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread lightly over a BBQ pizza base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a finishing sauce after grilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe as a dipping sauce for chicken or vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Backyard BBQ Sauce as a Glaze\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best result, apply Johnny Retro Backyard BBQ Sauce during the final stages of cooking. This allows the honey and natural sugars in the sauce to caramelise without burning over high heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrush on a thin layer, allow it to set, then add another light coating if you want a richer, glossier finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Backyard BBQ Sauce with a Smoker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen smoking ribs, brisket, chicken or pork, cook the meat until it is nearly ready before adding the sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply Backyard BBQ Sauce toward the end of the cooking process so it can set into a glaze while still allowing the flavour of the meat and smoke to come through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Than a BBQ Sauce\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnny Retro Backyard BBQ Sauce can also be used as an everyday cooking ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA burger sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rib glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sauce for chicken wings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA finishing sauce for pulled pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA glaze for meatballs or meatloaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dipping sauce for chicken and chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA topping for loaded fries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA base for BBQ pizza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA flavour boost for slow-cooked beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA coating for roast vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Our Food Truck to Your Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnny Retro grew from the sauces developed for our Maple Leaf Meats food truck in Melbourne. We wanted sauces we would be proud to serve with our own burgers, ribs, wings, fries and BBQ favourites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of serving real customers helped shape a Backyard BBQ Sauce that needed to work across burgers, ribs, chicken and pulled pork while delivering bold flavour without becoming overly sweet or overpowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Johnny Retro brings that food-truck-inspired flavour from our kitchen to yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade at Factory 18 in Melbourne\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnny Retro Backyard BBQ Sauce is manufactured at Factory 18, our HACCP-certified food manufacturing facility in Melbourne, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturing the range within our own facility allows us to oversee production and maintain the flavour, consistency and food-safety standards expected from every bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes Johnny Retro Backyard BBQ Sauce Different?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnny Retro Backyard BBQ Sauce is made to deliver bold BBQ flavour without relying on excessive sweetness, overwhelming heat or artificial ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomato, mustard, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion and our own blend of seasonings work together to create a balanced sauce with savoury depth, tang and a gentle spice kick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made without artificial colours, artificial flavours or artificial preservatives and is backed by our experience serving customers through the Maple Leaf Meats food truck and manufacturing at Factory 18.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Johnny Retro Backyard BBQ Sauce spicy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a gentle spice kick, but it is not designed as a hot sauce. The spice adds character and warmth without overpowering the food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow hot is Backyard BBQ Sauce?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heat level is mild to moderate. Most people will notice a warm spice finish rather than strong chilli heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Backyard BBQ Sauce sweet?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has balanced sweetness from honey, but it is not intended to taste overly sweet or syrupy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does Johnny Retro Backyard BBQ Sauce taste like?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a rich tomato base with mustard, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, savoury spices and a gentle spice finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it a good BBQ sauce for ribs?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its thick texture clings well to pork and beef ribs and develops a rich glaze during the final stage of cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it good with chicken wings?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use it on grilled, baked, air-fried or smoked chicken wings as a glaze, coating, dipping sauce or finishing sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it good on burgers?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It works especially well with beef burgers, bacon cheeseburgers, chicken burgers and pulled pork rolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it good with pulled pork?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Mix it through pulled pork or serve it as a finishing sauce in rolls, burgers, tacos or loaded fries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it with brisket?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Serve it beside brisket as a dipping sauce or add a light coating near the end of cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it on roast vegetables?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It works well with cauliflower, pumpkin, sweet potato, grilled corn and mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use Backyard BBQ Sauce as a glaze?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Apply it during the final stages of cooking so the sauce can caramelise and set without burning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it as a marinade?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It can be used as part of a marinade, although it is especially useful as a glaze or finishing sauce because of its honey and natural sugars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it in a smoker?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Add it toward the end of smoking so the sauce can set into a glaze without covering the flavour of the meat and smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I cook with Johnny Retro Backyard BBQ Sauce?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use it for grilling, glazing, smoking, roasting, slow cooking, burgers, pulled meats, dipping sauces and everyday cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it as a dipping sauce?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Serve it with chicken, chips, wedges, sausages, meatballs or grilled vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Backyard BBQ Sauce only for meat?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It also works with roast vegetables, grilled mushrooms, corn, pizza, loaded fries and other savoury dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it contain artificial colours, flavours or preservatives?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Johnny Retro Backyard BBQ Sauce is made without artificial colours, artificial flavours or artificial preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Johnny Retro Backyard BBQ Sauce Australian made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is manufactured at Factory 18 in Melbourne, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere is Johnny Retro Backyard BBQ Sauce made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made at Factory 18, our HACCP-certified food manufacturing facility in Melbourne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWas this sauce developed through a food truck?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Johnny Retro grew from the sauce recipes developed through our Maple Leaf Meats food truck in Melbourne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between Backyard BBQ Sauce and Maple BBQ Sauce?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackyard BBQ Sauce is bold, tangy and savoury with honey, mustard and a gentle spice kick. Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce is more peppery and savoury, with rounded sweetness from real Canadian maple syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between Backyard BBQ Sauce and Tomato Sauce?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackyard BBQ Sauce has a deeper, more complex BBQ flavour with mustard, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion and spices. Johnny Retro Tomato Sauce delivers a more familiar tomato flavour with a subtle spice kick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Backyard BBQ Sauce contain allergens?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnny Retro Backyard BBQ Sauce contains gluten from barley and fish from anchovies through Worcestershire sauce. Always review the ingredient and allergen declaration on the bottle before consuming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy Ways to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush over ribs during the final stage of cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss through crispy chicken wings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to a bacon cheeseburger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix through pulled pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe beside brisket or grilled beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a glaze for meatballs or meatloaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to loaded fries or wedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread lightly over a BBQ pizza base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush over roast cauliflower or pumpkin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe as a dipping sauce for chicken or sausages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Johnny Retro Backyard BBQ Sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold, savoury and tangy with a gentle spice kick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ribs, wings and burgers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso great with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pulled pork, brisket, sausages, loaded fries and roast vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade without:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artificial colours, artificial flavours and artificial preservatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains gluten from barley and fish from anchovies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melbourne, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufactured by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacility:\u003c\/strong\u003e HACCP certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Bold BBQ flavour with a little spice kick. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat on Everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom our food truck to your kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e```\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johnny Retro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46949313249465,"sku":"9369998195152","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5191\/7497\/files\/JohnnyRetroBackyardBBQSaucecopy_54e9337a-d88d-4663-8a16-9e2592e62865.jpg?v=1780456784"},{"product_id":"tomato-sauce","title":"Tomato Sauce","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"johnny-retro-product-description\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eThick with a Kick Tomato Sauce\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\n      A thick, full-flavoured Australian tomato sauce with a subtle kick of spice.\n    \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Johnny Retro Thick with a Kick Tomato Sauce brings together rich tomato\n    flavour, balanced sweetness and acidity, and a gentle spice finish that\n    adds character without overpowering your food.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Made for burgers, BBQ sausages, meat pies, sausage rolls, hot chips and\n    everyday family meals, its thick consistency helps it stay where you put\n    it—on the burger, inside the bun and on top of the pie.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Developed from recipes perfected through our Maple Leaf Meats food truck\n    and manufactured at Factory 18 in Melbourne, this is the dependable\n    everyday tomato sauce we are proud to serve to our own customers.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eNothing Artificial. Only the Good Stuff.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRich tomato flavour with a subtle spice kick\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThick consistency that clings to your food\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBalanced sweetness and acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMade without artificial colours, flavours or preservatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePerfect as a condiment, dipping sauce or cooking ingredient\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDeveloped from recipes perfected through our Melbourne food truck\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eManufactured at our HACCP-certified Factory 18 facility\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProudly made in Melbourne, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat Does Johnny Retro Tomato Sauce Taste Like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Johnny Retro Tomato Sauce begins with a rich, familiar tomato flavour,\n    balanced with sweetness, acidity and carefully selected spices. It finishes\n    with a subtle kick that gives it more character than an ordinary table\n    sauce, without turning it into a hot chilli sauce.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    It is thick, well-balanced and full of flavour, making it a versatile\n    Australian tomato sauce for BBQs, family dinners, quick lunches and\n    everyday cooking.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eA Thick Tomato Sauce That Stays on Your Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Thin tomato sauce can soak into burger buns, run off sausages and disappear\n    into the plate. Johnny Retro has a thick consistency designed to cling to\n    burgers, hot dogs, meat pies, sausage rolls, toasties and chips.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    That makes it especially useful for foods where you want plenty of flavour\n    without making the bread, pastry or bun unnecessarily soggy.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Johnny Retro Tomato Sauce Best With?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Johnny Retro Thick with a Kick Tomato Sauce is an everyday condiment made\n    for the foods Australians genuinely enjoy.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBurgers and cheeseburgers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBBQ sausages and sausage sandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMeat pies and sausage rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHot chips, fries and potato wedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHot dogs and loaded dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChicken schnitzel and schnitzel burgers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBacon and egg rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHam and cheese toasties\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSteak sandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFish and chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFamily dinners and backyard BBQs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTomato Sauce for Burgers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Johnny Retro Tomato Sauce works beautifully with beef burgers,\n    cheeseburgers, chicken burgers and breakfast burgers. Its thick texture\n    helps it stay inside the bun, while its tomato flavour, acidity and mild\n    spice complement beef, chicken, bacon, cheese, grilled onions and pickles.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Use it straight from the bottle or mix it with mayonnaise, mustard and\n    finely chopped pickles to make a quick homemade burger sauce.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTomato Sauce for BBQ Sausages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Serve Johnny Retro with a sausage straight from the BBQ or add it to a\n    classic sausage sandwich with grilled onions. The tomato flavour and gentle\n    spice add interest without masking the flavour of the sausage.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTomato Sauce for Meat Pies and Sausage Rolls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The thick consistency sits neatly on top of meat pies and sausage rolls\n    without quickly soaking into the pastry. Its balanced acidity also helps\n    cut through rich meat fillings.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTomato Sauce for Hot Chips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Johnny Retro makes a thick, full-flavoured dipping sauce for hot chips,\n    fries and potato wedges. For an easy Johnny Retro combination, serve it\n    with freshly cooked chips seasoned with our Wild Chip Salt.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTomato Sauce for Breakfast and Toasties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Add it to bacon and egg rolls, breakfast burgers, ham and cheese toasties\n    or steak sandwiches. Its thick texture adds flavour without creating the\n    excessive moisture of a thin, runny sauce.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eMore Than a Table Sauce\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Johnny Retro Tomato Sauce can be used as a condiment, dipping sauce or\n    everyday cooking ingredient.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eTry it as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA base for homemade burger sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA dipping sauce for chips, wedges or chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA glaze for sausages or meatballs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA topping for meatloaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAn ingredient in savoury mince\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA flavour boost for burgers and toasted sandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA base for a quick homemade BBQ-style sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFrom Our Food Truck to Your Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Johnny Retro grew from the sauces developed for our Maple Leaf Meats food\n    truck in Melbourne. We wanted sauces we would be proud to serve with our\n    own burgers, fries and BBQ favourites—not another generic sauce that simply\n    filled the bottle.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Years of serving real customers helped us create a tomato sauce that works\n    with the foods people actually eat. It needed to stay on a burger, complement\n    a sausage, pair naturally with hot chips and deliver dependable flavour\n    every time.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Today, Johnny Retro brings that food-truck-inspired flavour from our\n    kitchen to yours.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eMade at Factory 18 in Melbourne\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Johnny Retro Thick with a Kick Tomato Sauce is manufactured at Factory 18,\n    our HACCP-certified food manufacturing facility in Melbourne, Australia.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Manufacturing the range within our own facility allows us to oversee\n    production and maintain the flavour, consistency and food-safety standards\n    expected from every bottle.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes Johnny Retro Different?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Johnny Retro is not designed to be a bland, watery or forgettable tomato\n    sauce. It combines rich tomato flavour, a thick texture and a subtle spice\n    finish in a sauce made for real meals, BBQs and everyday family favourites.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    It is made without artificial colours, artificial flavours or artificial\n    preservatives and is backed by our experience serving customers through\n    the Maple Leaf Meats food truck and manufacturing at Factory 18.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eIs Johnny Retro Tomato Sauce spicy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    It has a subtle spice kick, but it is not a hot chilli sauce. The spice is\n    mild and designed to enhance the tomato flavour rather than overpower your\n    food.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eHow hot is Thick with a Kick Tomato Sauce?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The heat level is gentle. Most people will notice a mild spice finish rather\n    than strong chilli heat.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eIs Johnny Retro Tomato Sauce suitable for families?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    It is designed as an approachable everyday tomato sauce with mild spice.\n    Individual tastes vary, but it is not formulated as a hot sauce.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eIs this a thick tomato sauce?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. Johnny Retro has a thick consistency that clings well to burgers,\n    sausages, meat pies, sausage rolls, hot dogs and chips.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWill it make burger buns soggy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Its thick consistency helps it stay in place and reduces the amount of\n    moisture soaking into the bun compared with a thinner, runnier sauce.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eIs Johnny Retro Tomato Sauce overly sweet?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    It is balanced to deliver tomato flavour, sweetness, acidity and spice.\n    It is not intended to taste excessively sweet or syrupy.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eIs it a good tomato sauce for burgers?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. Its thick texture helps it stay inside the bun, while the tomato\n    flavour, acidity and subtle spice pair well with beef, chicken, bacon,\n    cheese, pickles and grilled onions.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eIs it good with BBQ sausages?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. It works well with beef, pork and chicken sausages, whether served in\n    bread, in a roll or straight from the BBQ.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eIs it good with meat pies and sausage rolls?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. Its thick consistency and balanced acidity make it particularly well\n    suited to meat pies, sausage rolls and other savoury pastries.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eIs it good with hot chips?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. It makes a full-flavoured dipping sauce for hot chips, fries and\n    potato wedges.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eCan I use it with chicken schnitzel?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. Serve it alongside chicken schnitzel or add it to a schnitzel burger\n    or toasted sandwich.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eCan I use it on a bacon and egg roll?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. It pairs naturally with bacon, eggs, sausage, hash browns and melted\n    cheese.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eCan I cook with Johnny Retro Tomato Sauce?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. Use it in burger sauces, dipping sauces, glazes, meatloaf toppings,\n    savoury mince and other recipes that benefit from tomato flavour,\n    sweetness and acidity.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eCan I use it as a dipping sauce?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. Its thick texture makes it suitable for dipping chips, wedges,\n    sausage rolls, chicken and other savoury foods.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eCan I use it to make burger sauce?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. Mix it with mayonnaise, mustard, chopped pickles or seasoning to\n    create a quick homemade burger sauce.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eDoes it contain artificial colours, flavours or preservatives?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    No. Johnny Retro Tomato Sauce is made without artificial colours,\n    artificial flavours or artificial preservatives.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eIs Johnny Retro Tomato Sauce Australian made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. It is manufactured at Factory 18 in Melbourne, Australia.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhere is Johnny Retro Tomato Sauce made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    It is made at Factory 18, our HACCP-certified food manufacturing facility\n    in Melbourne.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWas Johnny Retro Tomato Sauce developed through a food truck?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. Johnny Retro grew from the sauce recipes developed through our Maple\n    Leaf Meats food truck in Melbourne.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between tomato sauce and ketchup?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The terms are sometimes used interchangeably. In Australia, tomato sauce\n    commonly refers to the familiar condiment served with sausages, meat pies,\n    burgers and hot chips. Ketchup is often associated with an American-style\n    sauce and may taste sweeter or more vinegary, depending on the recipe.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Johnny Retro delivers a familiar Australian tomato sauce experience with\n    a thick texture, rich tomato flavour and a subtle spice kick.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eIs Johnny Retro Tomato Sauce a chilli sauce?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    No. It is a tomato sauce with a gentle spice finish, not a chilli sauce or\n    hot sauce.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eEasy Ways to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSqueeze over a freshly cooked cheeseburger\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eServe with a sausage straight from the BBQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdd to a sausage sandwich with grilled onions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eServe beside a meat pie or sausage roll\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse as a dipping sauce for hot chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdd to a bacon and egg breakfast roll\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpread inside a ham and cheese toastie\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eServe with chicken schnitzel\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdd to a steak sandwich\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMix into a homemade burger sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      Johnny Retro Thick with a Kick Tomato Sauce\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      Rich tomato flavour with a subtle spice kick\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBest with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      Fries, burgers and snags\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eAlso great with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      Pies, sausage rolls, hot dogs, toasties, schnitzel and breakfast rolls\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMade without:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      Artificial colours, artificial flavours and artificial preservatives\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melbourne, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufactured by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacility:\u003c\/strong\u003e HACCP certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\n      Thick with a kick and made for the foods Australians love.\n    \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eFrom our food truck to your kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Johnny Retro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46949313216697,"sku":"9369900006491","price":8.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5191\/7497\/files\/JohnnyRetroTomatoSaucecopy_6821a83e-316e-4a13-874f-66b79885ddd0.jpg?v=1780456739"},{"product_id":"maple-bbq-sauce","title":"Maple BBQ Sauce","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"johnny-retro-product-description\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eMaple BBQ Sauce – Peppery \u0026amp; Savoury\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\n      A bold, savoury Australian-made BBQ sauce crafted with real Canadian maple syrup.\n    \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce combines real Canadian maple syrup with black\n    pepper, garlic and savoury spices to create a rich, full-bodied sauce with\n    balanced sweetness and plenty of depth.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Unlike BBQ sauces built around heavy smoke flavour or excessive sweetness,\n    Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce is deliberately peppery, savoury and well\n    balanced. The maple syrup rounds out the flavour without overpowering the\n    steak, chicken, burger or vegetables underneath it.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Developed from recipes perfected through our Maple Leaf Meats food truck\n    and manufactured at Factory 18 in Melbourne, this is a versatile BBQ sauce\n    made for grilling, glazing, dipping and everyday cooking.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eNothing Artificial. Only the Good Stuff.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMade with real Canadian maple syrup\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBold, peppery and savoury flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBalanced sweetness without being overly sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNot a smoky BBQ sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIdeal as a glaze, finishing sauce, dipping sauce or marinade\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMade without artificial colours, flavours or preservatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDeveloped from recipes perfected through our Melbourne food truck\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eManufactured at our HACCP-certified Factory 18 facility\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProudly made in Melbourne, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat Does Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce Taste Like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce has a savoury tomato base layered with real\n    Canadian maple syrup, black pepper, garlic and carefully selected spices.\n    The maple syrup brings rounded sweetness, while the pepper and savoury\n    ingredients create depth and a rich finish.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    It is not designed to taste smoky, sticky-sweet or syrupy. Instead, it\n    delivers a bold, peppery BBQ flavour that complements grilled food rather\n    than masking it.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The result is a versatile sauce that works just as well beside a steak as it\n    does brushed over chicken, added to a burger or served with roasted vegetables.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eMade with Real Canadian Maple Syrup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Real Canadian maple syrup gives this sauce its distinctive sweetness and\n    helps balance the black pepper, garlic and savoury seasonings.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Rather than making the sauce taste like dessert, the maple syrup adds depth,\n    rounds out the acidity and supports caramelisation when the sauce is used as\n    a glaze during grilling or roasting.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eA Savoury BBQ Sauce Without Heavy Smoke Flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Many BBQ sauces rely on strong smoke flavour as their main characteristic.\n    Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce takes a different approach.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Its flavour is bold, peppery and savoury, making it a strong choice for\n    people who want a full-flavoured BBQ sauce without an overpowering smoky\n    taste.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce Best With?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce is made for grilled meats, burgers, bacon,\n    chicken and vegetables. Use it straight from the bottle, brush it on during\n    cooking or serve it as a dipping and finishing sauce.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSteak and grilled beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChicken breasts, thighs, wings and drumsticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBeef burgers and cheeseburgers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBacon burgers and breakfast rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSteak sandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePork and pork chops\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRoast vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGrilled corn\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePizza and flatbreads\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBreakfast burgers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGrilled mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBackyard BBQs and family dinners\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eMaple BBQ Sauce for Steak\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce is made to complement grilled steak without\n    overpowering the flavour of the beef. The peppery, savoury profile works\n    naturally with steak, while the maple syrup adds balance and a rounded finish.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Serve it alongside steak as a dipping sauce, add it to a steak sandwich or\n    brush on a light layer during the final stages of cooking.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eMaple BBQ Sauce for Chicken\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Use Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce on grilled chicken breasts, thighs, wings\n    or drumsticks. Brush it on during the final few minutes of cooking so the\n    maple syrup can caramelise without burning.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    It also works well as a finishing sauce after cooking or mixed through\n    shredded chicken for burgers, rolls and wraps.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eMaple BBQ Sauce for Burgers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce pairs especially well with beef burgers,\n    bacon cheeseburgers, grilled chicken burgers and breakfast burgers.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Its savoury pepper flavour works naturally with bacon, cheddar, grilled\n    onions, mushrooms, pickles and toasted brioche buns.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eMaple BBQ Sauce for Bacon and Breakfast Rolls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Maple and bacon are a classic combination. Add Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce\n    to bacon and egg rolls, breakfast burgers or grilled bacon sandwiches for\n    a balance of savoury flavour, pepper and maple sweetness.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eMaple BBQ Sauce for Roast Vegetables\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce is not only for meat. Brush a light coating\n    over carrots, pumpkin, sweet potato, cauliflower or Brussels sprouts before\n    the final stage of roasting.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The maple syrup encourages caramelisation while the pepper, garlic and\n    savoury seasonings add depth.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003ePerfect for Grilling, Glazing and Finishing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce can be used in several ways depending on the\n    result you want.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBrush over meat during the final minutes of grilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eServe beside steak as a dipping sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdd to burgers and steak sandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse as a finishing sauce after cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBrush lightly over roast vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMix through pulled or shredded chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpread over a pizza base for a savoury BBQ-style pizza\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse as a glaze for bacon, meatballs or grilled pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Maple BBQ Sauce as a Glaze\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    For the best result, apply Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce during the final\n    stages of cooking. This gives the maple syrup time to caramelise while\n    reducing the risk of the natural sugars catching over high heat.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Brush on a thin layer, allow it to set, then add another light coating if\n    you want a richer finish.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eMore Than a BBQ Sauce\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce can also be used as an everyday cooking\n    ingredient.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eTry it as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA burger sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA steak dipping sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA glaze for chicken, pork or bacon\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA finishing sauce for grilled meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA sauce for steak sandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA coating for roast vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA base for BBQ pizza\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA flavour boost for pulled or shredded chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFrom Our Food Truck to Your Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Johnny Retro grew from the sauces developed for our Maple Leaf Meats food\n    truck in Melbourne. We wanted sauces we would be proud to serve with our\n    own burgers, steak sandwiches, chicken and BBQ favourites.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Years of serving real customers helped shape a maple BBQ sauce that needed\n    to work with grilled meat, stay balanced in a burger and deliver flavour\n    without relying on excessive sweetness or heavy smoke.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Today, Johnny Retro brings that food-truck-inspired flavour from our\n    kitchen to yours.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eMade at Factory 18 in Melbourne\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce is manufactured at Factory 18, our\n    HACCP-certified food manufacturing facility in Melbourne, Australia.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Manufacturing the range within our own facility allows us to oversee\n    production and maintain the flavour, consistency and food-safety standards\n    expected from every bottle.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce Different?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce is not another heavily smoked or overly sweet\n    commercial BBQ sauce.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    It combines real Canadian maple syrup with black pepper, garlic and savoury\n    spices to create a sauce with depth, balance and enough character to stand\n    out without overwhelming your food.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    It is made without artificial colours, artificial flavours or artificial\n    preservatives and is backed by our experience serving customers through\n    the Maple Leaf Meats food truck and manufacturing at Factory 18.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eIs Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce smoky?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    No. Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce is deliberately crafted to be bold,\n    peppery and savoury rather than smoky.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eIs it a sweet BBQ sauce?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    It has balanced sweetness from real Canadian maple syrup, but it is not\n    designed to be overly sweet or syrupy.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eDoes it contain real Canadian maple syrup?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce is made with real Canadian maple syrup.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat does maple BBQ sauce taste like?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    It has a savoury tomato base with rounded maple sweetness, bold black\n    pepper, garlic and carefully selected spices.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eIs it good with steak?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. Its peppery, savoury flavour is designed to complement grilled beef\n    without overpowering the steak.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eIs it good with chicken?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. Use it on grilled chicken breasts, thighs, wings or drumsticks as a\n    glaze, dipping sauce or finishing sauce.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eIs it good on burgers?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. It works especially well with beef burgers, bacon cheeseburgers,\n    chicken burgers and breakfast burgers.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eDoes it go with bacon?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. The real maple syrup, black pepper and savoury seasonings pair naturally\n    with bacon, bacon burgers and bacon and egg rolls.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eCan I use it on roast vegetables?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. Brush a light coating over carrots, pumpkin, sweet potato, cauliflower\n    or Brussels sprouts during the final stage of roasting.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eCan I use Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce as a glaze?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. Apply it during the final stages of grilling or roasting so the maple\n    syrup can caramelise without burning.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eCan I use it as a marinade?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. It can be used as part of a marinade, although it is especially useful\n    as a glaze or finishing sauce because the maple syrup caramelises during cooking.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eCan I use it as a dipping sauce?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. Serve it beside steak, chicken, pork, burgers or grilled vegetables.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eCan I cook with Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. Use it for glazing, grilling, roasting, burgers, sandwiches, pizza,\n    dipping sauces and everyday cooking.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eDoes it contain artificial colours, flavours or preservatives?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    No. Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce is made without artificial colours,\n    artificial flavours or artificial preservatives.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eIs Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce Australian made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. It is manufactured at Factory 18 in Melbourne, Australia.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhere is Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    It is made at Factory 18, our HACCP-certified food manufacturing facility\n    in Melbourne.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWas this sauce developed through a food truck?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. Johnny Retro grew from the sauce recipes developed through our Maple\n    Leaf Meats food truck in Melbourne.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between Maple BBQ Sauce and a smoky BBQ sauce?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A smoky BBQ sauce places smoke flavour at the centre of the profile.\n    Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce focuses instead on real maple syrup, bold\n    black pepper, garlic and savoury depth.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eIs Maple BBQ Sauce only for meat?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    No. It also works well with roast vegetables, grilled mushrooms, corn,\n    pizza and other savoury dishes.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eEasy Ways to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eServe beside grilled steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBrush over chicken during the final minutes of cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdd to a bacon cheeseburger\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse in a bacon and egg breakfast roll\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdd to a steak sandwich with grilled onions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBrush over roast carrots or pumpkin\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse as a dipping sauce for grilled chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpread lightly over a BBQ pizza base\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMix through pulled or shredded chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse as a finishing sauce after grilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      Johnny Retro Maple BBQ Sauce\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      Bold, peppery and savoury\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMade with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      Real Canadian maple syrup\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBest with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      Steak, chicken and burgers\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eAlso great with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      Bacon, pork, steak sandwiches, roast vegetables and pizza\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMade without:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      Artificial colours, artificial flavours and artificial preservatives\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melbourne, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufactured by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacility:\u003c\/strong\u003e HACCP certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\n      Real Canadian maple syrup. Bold pepper. Savoury depth.\n    \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eFrom our food truck to your kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n```\n","brand":"Johnny Retro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46949313282233,"sku":"9369999922887","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5191\/7497\/files\/JohnnyRetroMapleBBQSaucecopy_756c6cbc-f053-4684-a295-67027e4afba8.jpg?v=1780456560"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5191\/7497\/collections\/ThreeSauceswipcopy_424d031b-e5ce-4ffd-a49e-3b303a8df610.jpg?v=1781577492","url":"https:\/\/www.johnny-retro.com\/collections\/signature-sauces.oembed","provider":"Johnny Retro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}