Dutch Hollow - Tomato & Apple Butter BBQ Sauce

Dutch Hollow is Pennsylvania comfort with structure.

This sauce leans into orchard sweetness and slow-cooked depth without turning syrupy. The first impression is apple butter richness — warm, slightly spiced, and naturally sweet. Then roasted tomato steps in, grounding the fruit before it ever becomes dessert-like.

Apple cider vinegar keeps the frame tight and bright. The fermented red pepper backbone adds subtle tang and complexity. Garlic and cracked black pepper reinforce the savory core. Habanero heat builds gently underneath, warming the finish without overwhelming the apple character.

There’s balance here. The apple butter adds body and silkiness; the vinegar keeps it sharp; the heat keeps it alive.

Built for ribs, pulled pork, grilled chicken, pork chops, meatloaf, burgers, and even brushed lightly over roasted vegetables. It clings beautifully and caramelizes late in the cook without burning quickly.

Orchard sweet. Savory depth. Clean Appalachian heat.