{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.johnny-retro.com\/products\/maple-bbq-sauce","provider":"Johnny Retro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}