Peach BBQ Sauce (Canning Recipe)

Sweet, juicy peaches and smoky spices come together in this rich, homemade Peach BBQ Sauce that’s bursting with bold flavor. Balanced with tomatoes, onions, brown sugar, and tangy apple cider vinegar, this sauce delivers the perfect combination of sweetness, smokiness, and gentle heat. It’s a delicious way to preserve the taste of summer while stocking your pantry with a versatile homemade condiment.

This flavorful barbecue sauce is perfect for brushing over grilled chicken, ribs, pork chops, burgers, or smoked brisket. It also makes an excellent finishing sauce for pulled pork, a dipping sauce for chicken tenders and fries, or a flavorful spread for sandwiches and wraps.

Slow simmering allows the peaches to soften and blend seamlessly with the savory ingredients, creating a velvety sauce with incredible depth of flavor. After canning, the ingredients continue to meld together, producing an even richer and more balanced barbecue sauce after a few weeks of resting.

Whether you’re preserving a fresh peach harvest or searching for a unique homemade gift, this Peach BBQ Sauce is sure to impress. Keep several jars on hand, and you’ll always have a delicious, homemade sauce ready for cookouts, family dinners, and backyard barbecues.

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Servings: About 6 half-pint jars

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients :

  • 6 cups peeled, chopped peaches (about 10–12 medium peaches)
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar (5% acidity)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon bottled lemon juice

Instructions:

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