Chipotle Mango Barbecue Sauce
Unleash a burst of sweet heat with this vibrant Chipotle Mango Barbecue Sauce, a bold and flavorful condiment that’s perfect for grilling season. Featuring the irresistible sweetness of ripe mangoes paired with the smoky, spicy kick of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, this sauce delivers a tantalizing balance of flavors. Enhanced with a touch of honey, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and aromatic spices like smoked paprika and cumin, it’s simmered to perfection before being blended into a silky-smooth texture. Ideal as a marinade, basting sauce, or dip, this versatile homemade barbecue sauce will elevate everything from grilled chicken to roasted vegetables. Ready in just 30 minutes, this DIY sauce is easy to make, customizable, and can be stored for up to two weeks—your new go-to for adding sweet and spicy flair to your culinary creations!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe mangoes
- 2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 quarter cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Peel and dice the mangoes, discarding the pit, and set them aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the diced mangoes, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and water.
Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mangoes are soft and the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes.
Transfer the sauce to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree until smooth.
Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt, honey, or chipotle peppers for a desired balance of sweetness and heat.
Store the barbecue sauce in an airtight container or a clean glass jar. It can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Use the Chipotle Mango Barbecue Sauce as a basting sauce for grilled meats, a marinade, or a dipping sauce for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1149 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.3 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4204 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 278.0 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 244.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1671 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
